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ART ON A MISSION
ART ON A MISSION
GLIMPS INTO THE GALLERY
Oil on Canvas Paper, 9×9
In the same world that Study 3 exists in, so does Study 4. The figure here stands slightly removed, either patiently waiting for Study 3’s character to leave or silently judging her. There is no way to know. The ambiguity between patience and critique creates a subtle tension, as if these two figures share a space but not an understanding.
9×9 Oil on Canvas Paper
Study 2 is another exploration for House Rules. Although it shares similarities with Study 1, it didn’t become the final composition. I felt an additional element was needed to push the distortion further. Still, it remains one of my favorites for its simplicity, the quiet house form and the awkward feet create an unsettling charm.
16×20, Oil on Canvas, 2025
#FNL is a simpler, more resolved painting that reflects my nostalgia for high school. The title stands for Friday Night Lights, and the hashtag refers to the posts that filled Instagram during those games. The feet are borrowed from the film Grease - the leather pants and heels are unmistakably from that world. The work explores what the high school experience was expected to be, but often wasn’t. There’s an unsettling feeling here: the goal post is too small, and the memory doesn’t quite fit the myth.
Oil on Canvas paper, 9×9
Inspired by David Lynch films, Study 5 resembles a sort of dance floor. The longer you look, the more the perspective slips. Is the foot and lamp on the same plane? Is the foot oversized? I’m not sure, and I like that uncertainty. The scene hints at something surreal and unsettling, yet it remains a quiet study - one I’m tempted to explore on a much larger scale.
Oil on Canvas Paper, 9×9
The golf course is rooted in my childhood and Southern traditions. My father’s love for the game is unmatched, and golf always felt like a world of business, bets, and unspoken rules. The heels - a more mature style - could never be worn on a green without damaging it. They stand in for a small act of rebellion, like the restless energy of teenage girls.
nicole collie
INTRODUCING…
Nicole Collie is a Bahamian-born artist and curator based in Texas, whose work boldly explores identity, vulnerability, and self-acceptance—especially through the lens of the female form. A lifelong creative, Nicole began making art in childhood using watercolors, crayons, and coloring books. While others played with dolls, she found her joy in creating—a passion that has shaped her entire life.
Her vibrant, abstract paintings are grounded in acrylics and enhanced with mixed media such as plaster, gold leaf, nails, wire, sand, glass beads, and real flowers. These materials are intentionally chosen to convey emotional depth, contrast, and symbolic meaning. Her work often centers on themes of balance, empowerment, and the celebration of imperfection.
Nicole’s artwork has been exhibited across The Bahamas, Texas, Greece, Madrid (Spain), Paradise Island (The Bahamas), Manhattan (New York), Shreveport (Louisiana), Memphis (Tennessee), and Los Angeles (California). Through her nonprofit initiatives—Emerging Creatives and Creating Gray Spaces—she curates exhibitions and supports fellow artists by fostering inclusive, community-based art opportunities.
Her work has also been featured in Vogue Magazine, The World of Interiors, Abode2 Magazine, and Wired Magazine, as well as the book Black Voices. She has been highlighted in numerous newspapers, art magazines, and art close-up publications. Nicole’s paintings are held in private collections throughout the Europe, U.S. and the Caribbean.
Through both her artwork and her advocacy, Nicole Collie continues to create space for truth, healing, and bold self-expression.
Emerging Creatives
the cause behind the collection
Why I Choose Emerging Creatives as My Charity of Choice
I chose Emerging Creatives because its mission aligns deeply with my own values as an artist. The organization is dedicated to uplifting artists, expanding creative opportunities, and giving a platform to voices that are often overlooked. Their commitment to mentorship, professional development, and community-building directly reflects the kind of support that changed my own artistic journey.
Emerging Creatives doesn’t just showcase art—it invests in people. It creates spaces where artists can grow, heal, and express themselves without judgment. That is the same spirit that defines my work: empowerment, honesty, and the belief that creativity can transform lives.
By supporting Emerging Creatives, I’m contributing to a community that nurtures the next generation of artists, promotes cultural dialogue, and helps creative talent thrive both locally and abroad. It is a cause that feels not only meaningful, but personal.
About our company
Side Wall Studio is a curated online gallery that unveils a new artist each month. We create a seamless way for collectors to discover fresh, inspiring work, while offering artists a meaningful stage to share both their creations and the causes close to their hearts.
Philanthropy is at the core of what we do—a portion of every purchase is donated to a charity chosen by the artist. When you acquire a piece from Side Wall Studio, you’re not simply filling a blank wall—you’re investing in artistry, uplifting voices, and helping to shape a more beautiful world.