{"id":22453,"date":"2022-07-12T15:43:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T15:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newbloodart.com\/blog\/?p=22453"},"modified":"2022-09-29T19:46:25","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T19:46:25","slug":"nicola-wiltshire-awarded-the-little-van-gogh-residency-in-the-new-forest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newbloodart.com\/blog\/nicola-wiltshire-awarded-the-little-van-gogh-residency-in-the-new-forest\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicola Wiltshire Awarded the Little Van Gogh Residency in New Forest"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vision of a Dreamer by Nicola Wiltshire, \u00a3300<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n


The brilliant NewBloodArt Master Nicola Wiltshire<\/a> has been awarded the 2022 Little Van Gogh residency! This residence is awarded by Little Van Gogh Europe, an organisation curating \u201coffice art exhibitions promoting the most talented emerging artists in workplaces across Europe.\u201d It will see Nicola hosted at the Spud work space in the heart of New Forest National Park, with the opportunity to further her practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to Nicola on this latest recognition; we look forward to what\u2019s next for this talented artist, who we now reiterate as investable.<\/strong> (You can see our previous investment tip here.<\/a>) She has already been featured in the Guardian 2017 as \u201cone to watch\u201d, had 4 solo shows, been featured in residencies and awards, and been selected as one of 12 artists to take part in Dundee\u2019s Reformation Street Art Project, to mark the opening of the city\u2019s new V&A Design museum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Little Van Gogh\u2019s statement: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicola Wiltshire is an artist who creates bold, colourful paintings on fabric that are inspired by the rich heritage of oil painting. Her practice combines centuries-old traditions, such as making her own oil paint and pastels, with a contemporary approach. Nicola paints on coloured and patterned fabric – instead of canvas – for the dynamic and tactile foundation it lays. \u2060<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Summer Fruits by Nicola Wiltshire, \u00a3350<\/a>
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Nicola says of this opportunity: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I still can\u2019t believe that the sunsets, woodlands and fields from my application will become a reality. Knowing I will have time to slow down and explore the beautiful New Forest is already inspiring me, so a massive thank you to all the judges for seeing something in my work. My imagination is buzzing. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Ivy Dance by Nicola Wiltshire
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And Sarah comments on this latest development in Nicola’s trajectory, who started showing with the gallery after graduating in 2015: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her style of working is immediately identifiable and yet uniquely her own, in the very materiality of the fabrics she selects to stretch and paint on. As with the pigments she chooses and grinds to make her oil paint, reflecting dedication and discernment at every stage. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her subject, as one would hope to see in a serious contemporary artist has evolved over time, through portraits, landscapes and her trademark potted \u2013 plant paintings, the latter which are moments of pure joy. Another notable fact about Nicola, which I have the utmost respect, for is her unshakeable dedication to her studio practice. She has not wavered from her commitment to her work and deserves all the acclaim, support and success she is now receiving.
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You can read our interview, A Day in the Studio of Nicola Wiltshire<\/em><\/a>, where the artist discusses her influences, routines \u2013 including mixing her own paints \u2013 and inspirations. An excerpt: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d say my approach to painting is very cyclical. I work in small series, with each collection feeding into the next. The still lifes are very pared back, so there is nowhere to hide from bad colour choices. The landscapes require depth and movement, or they just feel like a series of colourful shapes. And the portraits need all of this, but with stronger storytelling. It\u2019s all one. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Hospital Gown by Nicola Wiltshire
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More about Nicola Wiltshire:
Nicola Wiltshire \u2013 Studio insights<\/a>
Working small<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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