Nikki Nash

Born in Hollywood, and raised in the San Fernando Valley, I painted a few things when I was a kid, then took a decades-long break. I began painting again in 2001.

In 2003, in my desire to relinquish the egoic moniker of "self-taught" and actually learn something from others (and not just from books and museums and galleries,) I took a few classes at the Otis Art Institute. And a couple at Choiunard.

I've had paintings at the Orlando Gallery, the Brea Gallery, the Keller & Greene Gallery, Tarfest, and have participated in several group shows at the La Luz de Jesus Gallery.

In 2007, I had my first Solo Exhibit at the Conference Room Gallery in Beverly Hills. And am currenlty the Featured Artist at the 2 Roads Gallery in North Hollywood.

I love the Pop Art of the 60s and its exposure of the manipulation inherent in advertising. Although I don't feel overtly political, I similarly like to shine the light on our attachments. Currently, the connection between terrorism and commerce - as represented in my recent paintings of front page horror mashed-up with happy Macy's underwear ads. Feel anxious about terrorism? Just buy some underwear.

A most happy side-effect of painting has been to discover even dee...