Nicolle Dhimes: Neck's Best Thing?

Evan: What inspired you to transform your art into something wearable? Why scarves in particular?

ND:As an artist, I have always been fascinated by the intersection of art and fashion. I believe that the two disciplines share a common goal: to evoke emotions and tell stories through creative expression. I  was inspired by a desire to push the boundaries of traditional art forms and create something that could be worn and experienced in a more intimate and personal way.

I like when people dress elegantly, using unique or thoughtful pieces and accessories.  Since I feel my art demonstrates a fresh perspective, I thought it could be worn to complete this type of look.    

 Evan Wetmore: I have read that you seek to transport viewers into an imaginary alternate world. Why is that an important mission for you as an artist?

 ND:  I have a lot of fun with the persuasive effects my compositions have on people. I consider it  a mental state of visual transportation that is always so personal and unique.

I aim to construct an isolated realm from the norm, tailored to each beholder, providing an escape from reality.

 

Evan: Why is that an important mission for you as an artist?

ND: We all have hidden emotions waiting to be addressed and expressed, sometimes never realized until we are taken through these visual narratives.

Only when we see it, do we realize they've been hidden within, waiting to break free.I relish when spectators engage with my artwork to ignite and unleash their creativity.

 

Evan: And what techniques or subject matter helps you accomplish this?

ND:  I explore accuracy in  shapes, even when the subject  is abstract. Also,  I pay attention to light interpretation, line drawings, sketches, and color arrangement. I  start my  compositions by sketching one line drawings and illustrations modeled after photographs, memory, and vignettes encountered in life. I then distort shapes and shifts colors to highlight details, add contrast, enhance shadows, and feelings that might have gone otherwise unnoticed. My paintings are  mostly  oil on linen canvas. My work frames similar instances of a stillness in specific space. My creations delve into femininity and forms from abstract to tangible. I prefer a  palette of clean lines with cool and warm colors. I paint landscapes and scenes of homes in the Hill Country and Bahamas, using vivid warm colors to awaken a sense of comfort and nostalgia in women.