The Olivier Cornet Gallery is delighted to present Nickie Hayden’s third solo exhibition with us. This new body of work marks a new departure for the artist who has been working in a more minimalist way of late. And yet she continues to imbue her work with a strong sense of empathy towards the world around her.

My painting and its underlying intentions are heartfelt. I have embedded healing symbols and incorporated elements from modalities like Reiki into my new work; I am channelling a positive, transformative energy that goes beyond the canvas.

Art has an incredible power to convey emotions and inspire change, especially when it’s infused with the genuine wish for healing, love, and tolerance that I am describing.

It’s true that the world often feels weighed down by greed, inequality, and environmental neglect, and it can feel overwhelming to try to make a difference. However, my work stands as a testament to the idea that change begins with small acts of expression, empathy, and connection. Art has the capacity to awaken people, provoke thought, and spread a ripple of positivity and hope. Even if it touches just one person profoundly, it has made an impact.

– Nickie Hayden