Nika Shirocorad

My name is Nika Shirocorad. I am a USSR-born British/Swedish artist currently living in York, Yorkshire, UK and Stockholm, Sweden.

I was born into a family of artists in St. Petersburg, and my future creative path was almost decided for me from an early age.
I received my professional artistic training in Russia and later continued my studies in London.
I also hold a classical piano degree from the Royal Academy of Music in London.

My artistic practice is based on synthesising colour and sound, bringing together fine art and music.
I perform classical piano and create artworks dedicated to the musical programmes I play. Most of my paintings are created using only my hands, fingers and upper arms — like touching piano keys, sometimes gently, sometimes with powerful force.

I also create works inspired by my own music, as well as by places around the world that have deeply moved me and to which I feel emotionally connected.
I love travelling, performing and exhibiting internationally.

I have a special connection to fairytales.
I wrote my first two tales at the ages of seven and nine, and in 2025 a book featuring my illustrations was published in London"

Moscow State Academic Art Institute named after V. I. Surikov
at the Russian Academy of Arts

University of the Arts London

Royal Academy of Music London