Nicholas Angel

I am a child of the 80s. Growing up in an isolated, rural town meant turning to comic books, Dungeons & Dragons, and video games to fill the void. What I lacked, I invented. That spirit of invention drives my work today—not as mere artwork but as an act of worldbuilding.

I have imagined a forgotten chapter of ancient history, chronicling the culture and practices of a secretive cult that emerged in pre-dynastic Egypt. This nomadic desert tribe chose not to conquer but to conceal itself, weaving its hidden influence through the pre-Christian era. Though erased from history, their echoes remain—buried in artifacts, symbols, and whispered myths.

This fictitious world is intricate and interconnected, guarded by cryptic symbols, recurring motifs, and strange alphabets. It demands curiosity and dedication to unravel its mysteries. My ideal audience relishes the challenge of ‘cracking the code’—following clues, forming theories, and collaborating to piece together its secrets. For those willing to explore deeper, the work reveals Easter eggs, plot twists, and an open invitation to help complete the story.

Through vivid depictions of mythologies, ritual magic, and otherworldly beings, my prints and etchings resemble papyrus scrolls ...

Graduate of The Academy of Art (University)

Solo Shows

2022__Let Everything Happen to You
Temescal Alley Gallery – Oakland, CA

2023__Winter Show
Awaken Gallery – Oakland, CA

2024__San Francisco Art Walk
Mikroblack – San Francisco, CA

Winter Salon
Stranger Factory – Algodones, NM

Group Shows

2021__Digital Art Salon
SLOMA – San Luis Obispo, CA

2023__Death & Ritual
Uma Gallery – Oakland, CA

Art Murmur
Warehouse 416 – Oakland, CA

2025––The Other Art Fair
Los Angeles, CA


Residencies

2025__Chateau d’Orquevaux
Summer session, Orquevaux, France