Maiia Mcnicol

I’m an artist based in East Sussex in south-east England with a background in both fine art and psychology. I work with acrylics and oils on canvas and paper to explore the relationship between nature, perception and emotional experience. My work is informed by an interest in how visual environments influence inner states and human presence.

I have worked extensively as a live event artist, and this experience has shaped my sensitivity to focus and intensity, and deepened my appreciation for stillness and quiet observation. Over time, my practice has evolved towards contemplative works that invite pause and attentiveness. My practice is now rooted in a collaborative relationship with nature, which I feel is not a subject to be represented but an active participant in the creative process. Rather than imposing form or narrative, I work through observation and intuition, allowing natural rhythms and structures to guide the work. Through atmospheric depictions of plants and natural forms, I explore interconnectedness, balance, rhythm and subtle transitions of light and colour. My paintings are conceived as gentle anchors within a space, reflecting the quiet constancy that remains beneath change and offering moments of calm, grounding...

Bachelor’s Degree in Art & Illustration from the Crimean Institute of Information and Printing Technologies

Royal Tay Yacht Club, Broughty Ferry, Scotland, 2017

East Linton Art Exhibition, East Lothian, Scotland, 2018

Western General Hospital Art Exhibition, Edinburgh, Scotland, 2019

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland, 2019

St Cuthbert's Church Art Exhibition, Edinburgh, Scotland, 2021