You Are My Sunshine
"You Are My Sunshine" explores my close relationship with my father. Every year, he would ask me to make him something for his birthday rather than buying him something. I always thought it was because he didn't want anything or want me to spend... More
Mixed Media
She is Still Inside of Me
I have always been interested in aging and growing. How it changes you, what you remember, what you forget, and how it's represented in your present life. This work delves into the realm of reflective nostalgia, which is associated with the longing... More
Painting
Fading Into the Future
"Fading into the Future” is a visual narrative that captures the ephemeral nature of time and the fluidity of progress. The painting’s abstract forms and vibrant colours merge to depict the journey of life as it moves forward, leaving behind a... More
Mixed Media
It's Rude to Stare
“It’s Rude to Stare” is a reflection of the societal gaze and its impact on women. Through abstract elements and evocative magazine cut-out eyes, the painting confronts the viewer with the scrutiny women endure. The vibrant backdrop and... More
Mixed Media
Home is Where the Heart Is
“Home is Where the Heart Is” intertwines my personal geography with the universal sentiment of belonging. The photo transfer technique layers my childhood home onto raw canvas, overlaid with hand-drawn maps that trace the contours of a... More
Mixed Media
Negative Thermal
“Negative Thermal” is a mixed media piece that confronts the portrayal of femininity and women’s bodies in media. Through the interplay of acrylic paint and collage elements, it challenges the viewer to see beyond conventional depictions,... More
Work by
Nicole Mezzapelli
Drawing and Painting
“My work is a reflection of my day-to-day life, with memory and perception serving as significant sources of inspiration. I have a love for transforming past thoughts, moments, and feelings into...” [More]