Artist Biography

Nicole Cijs (1979) is known for abstract work and imagined landscapes, largely using a process she devised with fibers, grout, fabric, paper, acrylic paint and other mixed mediums. Born in Hoorn, The Netherlands, Nicole completed a BA degree in Cultural and Social Education, before earning a DTP Advanced degree in 2015.
Her drawings and paintings are represented in private collections in Europe and overseas. Colour, texture and atmospheric light are her greatest themes. Most recently Nicole has focused more on the study of the natural world, creating landscape and seascape paintings. Having lived in both NL as the UK, the landscapes, light and colours of these two countries influence her work greatly. Revealing a versatile artist who explores abstract mixed media techniques, as well as more traditional approaches.
Galleries representing Nicole’s work:
Sille Gallery, Oudewater, The Netherlands