Art House 21
Address: 4 Bellfield Terrace
Open: 7/8 and 14/15 September
Nicky will be showing screen prints and mixed media pieces, on the theme of marine ecology. The restoration of oysters and seagrass to the Firth of Forth
will feature, alongside repurposed marine charts.
Nicky’s current practice takes inspiration from the marine environment, coastal ecology and the wide range of species dependent on the sea, found around the Scottish coasts. Rewilding of seagrass and oysters in the Firth of Forth is a source of optimism for carbon sequestration, represented by an ongoing series of hangings called Lungs of the Sea. She aims to create transparent layers of colour in order to recreate the watery environment. Tidal shifts of sand and edges of the ocean which daily provide new treasures are an ongoing topic in her work. Nicky also uses screen printing to repurpose outdated Admiralty Marine Charts of the Scottish coasts. Her intention is to increase the significance of each chart, whole areas of sea and underwater species are printed around the land areas to encourage the viewer to dwell upon the effects of marine pollution, and the potential for rewilding our oceans.
Nicky trained at Gray’s School of Art, Robert Gordon University and went on to undertake a Higher Diploma in Fine Art (Printmaking) at Slade School of Art, London.
Recent exhibitions include: The Scottish Arts Club, Edinburgh, solo in November 2024 Edinburgh Printmakers Show 2023, Whitehouse Gallery, Kirkcudbright 2023, Porty Artwalk 2023, Solo show, Atria One, Edinburgh 2023; Sea Edges, Whitespace Gallery, Edinburgh, 2023.
She is currently employed by for Wild at Art, Scotland Ltd as a drawing and painting tutor.
Event
Sat 14th September, 11am-1pm
Artist-led Walk along the route of Walk 2. Join Nicky in visiting all the art houses along this route. A unique chance to hear from all the artists taking part. Starting from Miros on the Prom.
Website: nickysanderson.co.uk
Instagram: @nickysanderson5
Contact: nicky@nickysanderson.co.uk