Richard Nicholls
I am a multi-disciplinary visual artist creating graphic and design driven artwork.
I make work exploring topics around equality, technology and the environment using digital and photographic techniques. The work is mainly project based, making series of images which work together within a theme or concept, or which respond to an underlying real-world issue or concern.
My focus is currently on making patterned artwork from the written word, translating text and data into colourful, rhythmic forms.
I work from a studio space as part of the Worcester Arts Collective, an artist-run space in the centre of Worcester. We hold exhibitions and events, supporting local artists through creative initiatives and projects.
Richard Nicholls (he/him) b.1965, lives and works in Worcester, UK
BA(Hons) Creative Digital Media, University of Worcester
Founder member and former organiser of Worcestershire Open Studios
Artist member and volunteer with ArtCan
Resident studio artist with the Worcester Arts Collective
Education and Professional Development:
2023 Contemporary Art Academy REMIX Discovery course, online.
2022 Contemporary Art Academy BETA (PG1) Development course, online.
2018 Grain/Redeye photographic project review, Birmingham.
2017 Grain portfolio review, Birmingham.
2007–2010 University of Worcester. Creative Digital Media BA(Hons) First Class.
2007 Rhubarb-Rhubarb International Festival of the Image portfolio review, Birmingham.
2006 Rhubarb Farm Mentoring Programme, Birmingham.
2006 Creative Alliance ‘After Hours’ Professional Development Programme, Birmingham.
Selected Shows and Exhibitions:
Jan 2026 The Hope Exhibition, Worcester
Sep 2025 'Revolve' project exhibition, Worcester
May 2025 CMYK Festival of Print and Illustration, hand-made zines and prints, Hereford
Mar 2025 ‘Fighting for change’ joint collaborative installation, Worcester
Mar 2025 'Accelerate Equality' WAC group show, Worcester
Jun 2024 'Visual Vibrations' film shorts group show, Pembrokeshire
Apr 2024 '100x100' online exhibition, BobCat Gallery
Jul 2023 'Off-Grid' joint exhibition of collaborative work, Worcester
Jun 2023 'Amplify' film shorts group show, Wellington, NZ
Mar 2023 Sixteen Photography Show, Cheltenham
Jan 2023 'Wall Stories' joint exhibition of collaborative work, Worcester
Jan 2023 Worcester Open, Climate Change Edition
2016–2025 Worcestershire Open Studios
Studio Residencies:
2020–2023 Yew Trees Artist Studios, Bevere Gallery, Worcester
2023– Worcester Arts Collective, Worcester
