John Paul Nicolaides

In May of 2020, I was introduced to acrylic printmaking by an Irish artist and friend. It was something of a salvation during the darkest days of the pandemic. This outlet for creative energy gave me joy and peace—no mean feat as the Covid losses, very near and far, continued to accrue. After several successful shows and gallery sales, I started to move into painting. There is a liberating quality to abstract painting—it is virtually limitless. Combining techniques as I learn about them is so satisfying and actually feels like playing. I feel very fortunate that people see my work and like where it takes them. My journey becomes their journey. Cool. Oyster Point Walls: Solo Show, July, 2021 Oyster Point Walls: “Unseen” Collaborative Show, April 2022 MT Burton Gallery: 2022-2024 Long Beach Island Foundation: “Works on Paper” Jury-Selected Print, May 2022 Atlantic Highlands Arts Council: “Printmakers’ Marks” Juried Printmaking Exhibition, June 2022 Guild of Creative Art: Juried Show, October 2022 Oyster Point Walls: Solo Show, January 2023 Atlantic Highlands Arts Council: “Poetic Boundaries” Annual Juried Exhibition, December, 2023 - January, 2024 Art Hive, Collaborative Studio and Shows, 2022 - Present Rumson Arthouse, 2024 - Present Welcome Home, Red Bank, 2024 - Present Pollak Gallery, "Seen, Unseen", 2025 30 years in a corporate career helped me and my family enjoy many wonderful things. We know how lucky we are. This exploration of creativity and expression of imagination makes me feel even luckier. Inspiration is everywhere. @jpnicolaidesart