NICOLA TREMAIN

Nicola Tremain is a self-taught artist producing expressive, intuitive work. Each piece begins without a plan, evolving organically on the panel. By spraying, smearing, or scraping paint to relinquish control, she taps into memory and imagination, allowing abstract forms to shift into landscapes, still lifes, or portraits - and sometimes back again. The history of this transformation remains partially visible, adding depth, texture, and unexpected meaning. In this process of evolution, happy accidents often align to reveal deeper symbolism, with the story or lesson behind a piece only becoming clear upon completion.

 

For her portraits, Nicola works from life. Free-flowing conversation during a sitting enables her to get to the heart of a person. Placing colours freely and intuitively she builds a fleeting frame that captures their essence.

 

Beyond the studio, Nicola is an Emmy-nominated documentary director, traveling to remote corners of the globe. These immersive experiences inform her artistic exploration of storytelling, bridging the external world with the internal dialogue of envisioning a better future.

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2025​

Adam's Gallery, Reigate - current

Surrey Artists Open Studios - coming soon

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2024

Represented by Artiq

Jackson's Award x Artist Support Pledge winner 

Women in Art Emerging Artist Prize longlist 

Powerful Portraits edit on Artfinder 

Chateau Orquevaux permanent collection​

Surrey Artists Open Studios 

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