Biography

-Nioshii- is a lifelong artist who is the daughter, granddaughter, and great granddaughter of artists. Her early training included studying and working with her father in his New York City studio as he painted extensive canvases for ecclesiastical murals. The influence of his traditional approach to art (the result of his studies with the masters in Italy) was augmented by participation in her mother's art classes in their home, extensive time spent in the museums of New York City, and immersion in the multiplicity of cultures there.

-Nioshii- has pursued a broad range of artistic disciplines focusing on murals, oil paintings, silk paintings, mosaics, fabric collage, architectural woodworking, and art photography. Her "representational abstract" style reflects her thoughtful, deeply emotional, avant garde outlook combined with her respect for long standing principles and techniques of art. The vast majority of her work has centered on unique, challenging commissions for individuals and municipalities, and on arts education programs.

Recent career highlights include an exhibition in New York City and travel to Italy, where in addition to absorbing the art and culture of Rome, Florence and Venice, -Nioshii- studied mosaic in Ravenna with one of only seven master mosaicists remaining in the world. Presently, -Nioshii- is focused upon creating collections of original works for exhibit, licensing and limited edition sales. Her ten piece collection entitled The Relationships Collection, exhibited Autumn 1999, was followed by the collection, The Faces of My Soul, exhibited Autumn 2000. These collections include works in oils on canvas, silk paintings, mosaic, and fabric collage. Her next collection, The Social Justice Series, will be exhibited mid-2002.

Additional future plans involve corporate commmissions including installation projects and sizeable paintings for mixed-use development projects, custom murals and mosaics for private collectors, and the 2001 launch of www.nioshii.com. Inspired by a recent brief excursion to Nice, France, -Nioshii- plans further study in Nice, Vence, and Antibes in Autumn 2001.

Career Highlights

Exhibitions

Studio Exhibition - Atlanta, GA 2000, Premier, The Faces of My Soul

Salmagundi Club - Juried Show, 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 1999, Passion, Oils on Canvas

Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit, New York City, NY 1999, The Relationships Collection

Studio Preview Exhibition - Atlanta, GA 1998, Preview of The Relationships Collection

Commissioned Work

Spirit Paintings/Portraits
Father and Child - Black Oils, Black Oil Pastels, 22K Gold Leaf on Canvas - Private Collector, San Diego, CA 1999

Tsirkhann - Gold Leaf, Gold Oils on Black; Black & White Mural Photograph - Private Collector, Washington DC 1998

Our Spirits Merge - Oils on Canvas - Private Collectors, Malibu, CA 1997

Grandfather - Restoration of Oils on Canvas - Private Collector, Columbus, GA - Portrait restoration 1996

The Rushes - Oils and Gold Leaf on Canvas - Private Collector, Ridgewood, NJ 1995

Svenia's Spirits - Oils and Watercolor on Canvas - Private Collector, Essen, Germany 1994

The Flutter of Wings: Kathy's Angels - Oils on Canvas - Private Collector, Atlanta, Georgia 1994

Installation/Funded Projects
Capitol Area Mosaic - Atlanta, Georgia - Diverse arts education program created, produced, and taught by the artist. Funded by grants obtained and administrated by the artist from The Coca-Cola Foundation, The Fulton County Arts Council, The City of Atlanta and others. 1994-96

Seville Square Historic Park Memorial Monument - City of Pensacola, FL. Wood carving and ceramic installation piece honoring deceased individual, dedicated to mariners of the world. 1986

Architectural Bar - Home of Private Collector, Pensacola FL. Mahogany and oak bar featuring steam bent 3/4" planks and intricate 3/4" inlays. Feature News Article, Pensacola News-Journal, December 1984, "A Bar? Yes; A Work of Art? Definitely" 1984

Baylen Street Historic Renovation - Corporate Commission, Pensacola, FL - Renovation of Historic Preservation site circa 1871 for use as office space. Features include extensive reuse of period materials and techniques. 1983

Artistic Evolution
Journey 18' X 5' Mural - Personal Collection of the Artist - Mixed media work depicting the artist's death experience in 1985 and subsequent spiritual journey. 1990-91

Sunrise 10' X 6' Breakfast Nook Mural - Home of Private Collector, Peachtree City, GA. 1975

Chapel Murals and Altar Renovation - St. Anne's Church, Jersey City, NJ - Installation and on-site completion of canvases, gold leafing and other altar details. (Collaboration with the artist's father.) 1970

Artist Award - Saddle River, NJ - Grand Prize, recognizing excellence in tailoring, construction techniques and detail in fabrication of Yves Saint Laurent designed dress and asymmetrical suit jacket. 1967