Nikhil

For a number of years I have worked with a variety of groups and other artists from different medium backgrounds to access intuitive processes and experiences. My own journey through each painting, sculpture or theatre performance has been like a shedding of restrictions that allows access to more subtle sources of inspiration. Supporting other artists to find that inspiration through the development of their creative processes is an important part of my life. I am passionate about the potential of learning and healing through the arts, and supporting various stages of self-discovery through reflective artistic discipline.

I have worked with galleries in Reykjavik and London on many of my own shows and feel competent in the handling, organising and displaying of art. I am also very interested in talking about art and selling it.

In the past 7 years I have had 18 exhibitions in 3 countries and complete 12 collections of paintings, each concluding stages of personal development. This intensive journey of self-discovery through creative reflection is at the core of my connection with other artists. As a mentor and an understanding friend I am constantly uplifted by conversations about the potential of the creative process.

I have recently returned to the UK after five years in Iceland. While I was there, in the past two years, I established a theatre company called FREEDOM MACHINE with four other artists. Its intention is to access levels of inner-freedom through playful improvisation and clowning. The experiences I have had as part of this group have changed the way I approach my own work, moving with the paint beyond thought and in harmony with the unfolding personality of the canvas. ie..Having fun!

Availability: Any day 09:00 to 19:00

Special discounts will be made when buying a group of 10 or more lessons.

Willing to travel: 8 miles

Experience: Artist Mentoring: Feb 2009 – Jan 2017
Supporting other artists on a one to one basis

Life Drawing: Oct 2014 – June 2016
Facilitating groups in theatres, galleries and artist studios in Reykjavik and London

Initiated Artist Anonymous 12 step meetings: Oct 2013
Sponsoring Artists through “Powerlessness over creativity”
Sundays 13:00, Reykjavik, Tjarnargata 20 - Room B

Painting Workshop: Feb 2013 – March 2013
Facilitating exploration of “What do I want to say? Am I saying it?” through painting

Molinn Youth Club: Sept 2011 – Nov 2011
Facilitating street-art program

Guest Lecturer at Iceland Academy of the Arts: 25th March 2011

New Paradigm Films: Feb 2009 – June 2009
Developed an artist mentoring system that uses film to document and explore
the nature of an artist’s work.

PGCE. Visual Arts Teacher: Sussex Downs College. Sept 2006 – May 2007
• Teaching Fine Art and Photography to 16-20 year olds
• Initiated a Critical Reflection Enrichment Program
• Initiated a weekly Yoga Meditation group

Support Worker: Southdown Housing Association. March 2006 – Sept 2006 
;Supporting people with learning disabilities to be as independent as possible in their own homes,
in the local community
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Yoga/Meditation Teacher: Jan 2002 – May 2007
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• University societies and Yoga Centers in UK and USA
; • Pablo Neruda High School in New York
;Teaching yogic meditation and aspects of yogic lifestyle to different groups and individuals 
;including artists, children, college students, environmentalists, businessmen and women
and people with mild and severe learning difficulties
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RAWA (Renaissance Artists and Writers Association, New York) – Nov 2003 – Jan 2004
Central office administration and Artist coordinator

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Facilitating Collective Painting Workshops: Jan 2002 – June 2005
;Groups of people around a single canvas developing a sense of collective potential through creativity
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Photography Teacher: Camp America, Camp Pontiac, New York. July 1998 – Sept 1998
; Teaching basic principles of black and white Photography to 6-16 year olds