Nikki Edwards

I am first and foremost an artist, however have worked as a creative designer with over 20 years experience in the fields of advertising, branding and design, at some of the best agencies in London.

Looking back at my career as a graphic designer, I was feeling frustrated at the digital nature of my work and wanted to create art that is inherently the opposite of digital - physical art immortalised in glass and wood that cannot be easily deleted or stored on the cloud.

I see this as a true collaboration of my skills - I create the work on my iPad and MacBook using various programmes, and then transfer that design using the ancient technique of mosaic art.

My vision for mosaic art is unapologetically contemporary and graphic, a departure from traditional norms. While embracing the boundless possibilities of the digital age, I hold a deep reverence for the artistic heritage of early works, drawing inspiration from the intricate beauty of Byzantine and traditional Roman mosaics.

Current unexplored territories are seeing bold experiments with unconventional materials such as plaster and spray foam as I continue to work with anti-digital materials in a digitally-conceived way.

University of Johannesburg - Graphic Design
Ual - Interior Design

The Other Art Fair 2024