About Nicky
Nicky Watts was born in 1982 in Worcester, Massachusetts. She attended Fisher College and The School of the Art Institute of Chicago for fashion design and finished her education at the University of Illinois at Chicago with a BFA in Art Education.
Her early work consisted of portraits of emerging artists, performers and comedians. In 2006, Watts participated in an anthropological research study in Guatemala and produced an internationally exhibited collection of photographs documenting Guatemala life while conceptually analyzing the difficulty with misconception within photographs taking of foreign cultures.
During her attendance at UIC, Watts organized seventeen art exhibitions and presented her work in fourteen shows, nationally. Watts has been known for using fashion, photography, painting, sculpture and performance at any giving time in her artwork.
She is currently owner and president of Nicky Watts Studios working on a multi-medium series entitled “Wear Recycle.”
Testimonials
Nicky Watts is a light shining bright over a dark world.
In her art, and also through her interpersonal relationships, she brings
beauty and love to everything she is involved in. I have known this woman
for several years now and she has been the epitome of strength for me. In
the time that I’ve known her, I have watched her and her craft develop
into something that can only be described as amazing. Remember her name,
because it will be everywhere someday soon.
Watts holds a contagious energy and enduring strength. She is a leader,
advocate, and participant in life, and is a joy to know and work with. Her
work is exploratory, progressive, and purposeful and I am always left
wanting more. I anticipate a world of good from this woman and know that
those who come in contact with her will be changed for the better.
Smart, business minded, beautifully talented woman!
Nicky Watts can be described as ambitious, hard working, and dedicated. Her extraordinary ideas push her further than most artists would venture to go. Nicky's persistence to achieve her vision gives her an edge over the rest. Her accomplishments are proof of her success and talent.
She is probably the most determined person I have ever met. She
doesn't seem to fear criticism, adversity or the unknown. She is kind, loyal,
non-judgmental, and real. She looks outside the box and can always bring a
new depth and perspective to things. She is always fun to be around even in
times of trouble.