Nick Coley

My big surprise recently was becoming part of a TV show..15 seconds of fame and all that. Seriously though, it was an amazing experience, and when an idea is sound and the ingredients gel, real magic occurs.

And that was the message. 'Home Is Where The Art Is' spans 15 episodes broadcast back to back on BBC 1 3:45 each afternoon, from the 8th of April. I took part in the third episode (you can catch up with the whole series though on the BBC Iplayer)

I won't say all that much, for me it was a very personal experience, as you will come to realise if you watch the show...
I was commissioned by a wonderful Indian lady who lives and works in Birmingham to create an artwork that might celebrate her selfless donation of half her liver to save her mum's life, and that was her reason for being part of 'Home Is Where The Art Is'
You can buy fine art prints of the painting I made.
It is my celebration of Ravi's sacrifice and loyalty, who thinks of her mum as a Tigress who fiercely guards her family.


My big decision this year is to make very clear my intentions and hopes for how my art grows and broadens to expand on some themes and ways of capturing the dynamics of nature while at the same time understanding art once e...

I had a very unexceptional time at school, I didn't engage with very much at all, except \\English and Art. I left aged 15, and, because I was advised against the choice of becoming a painter because it could be very up and down financially, I was a labourer for 30 years instead....But I always had to make art, and finally, after many years, I find I am able to concentrate almost entirely upon creating substance out of these dreams that are dancing around my head!

And you can also follow my work at The Myton Gallery, in Kingston-upon-Hull (City of Culture 2018) www.mytongallery.co.uk sales@mytongallery.co.uk Telephone 01482 323743 Myton Gallery open Mondays, Thursdays, fridays, and Saturdays.

Looking ahead...East Riding Artists Open Studios will be happening again, last weekend in September, first weekend in October. My studio will be open from 10am, everyone welcome to wander round and take a peek!