Biography:
Nicole Shimonek is a visual artist based in Winnipeg, working in sculpture, drawing, video, and performance. She has attended residencies in Canada, the UK, and France, and her work has been shown nationally and internationally. Nicole holds a BFA from the University of Manitoba and an MFA from Chelsea College of Art, London.
Artist Statement:
I make sculpture, wall works, video, and installation. Through experimentation with different media, I explore symbolic meaning and the relationship between materials and actions.
My practice is guided by a strong connection to materials. I am interested in how objects carry meaning and how structures can hold, shift, or break.
Nicole Shimonek is a visual artist based in Winnipeg, working in sculpture, drawing, video, and performance. She has attended residencies in Canada, the UK, and France, and her work has been shown nationally and internationally. Nicole holds a BFA from the University of Manitoba and an MFA from Chelsea College of Art, London.
Artist Statement:
I make sculpture, wall works, video, and installation. Through experimentation with different media, I explore symbolic meaning and the relationship between materials and actions.
My practice is guided by a strong connection to materials. I am interested in how objects carry meaning and how structures can hold, shift, or break.