Nicole Michaud

I grew up in New Hampshire, where I developed a personal tie to the land as it relates to identity, along with an appreciation for the serenity of natural spaces. There is a history of farming in my family, so land feels generational. One can imagine our deepest feelings imprinting on the land. I truly believe that the landscape takes on our hearts.

I completed a Certificate of Fine Arts from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA), and have lived on the East Coast, West Coast, and Midwest throughout my life, which deeply informs my practice. I create emotional and surreal images from personal reference and memory, which aim to encourage remembrance and reflection. I have also traveled extensively throughout the U.S., visiting all but two U.S. States (North Dakota and Hawaii), which serves as an inspiration for much of my work in landscape and dreamscapes.

My work has been exhibited in the U.S. and London, including at the Woodmere Art Museum, Every Woman Biennial (NY and London), ArtExpo (NY), Art on Paper Fair (NY), and Red Dot Miami (FL). Additional recent awards include the Maurice Freed Memorial Prize and Harry Harris Award from the Woodmere Art Museum. My work has been profiled in multiple print and online publications including Whitehot Magazine, Root Quarterly, and Mezzo Cammin.

To learn more visit https://www.nicolejmichaud.com/