Nicola Hyslop has been a professional artist for over 12 years selling to private collectors and businesses worldwide. Working directly with galleries, end clients as well as interior designers, Nicola has created artwork for homes, commercial spaces, restaurants to name but a few. Working to both a specific remit as well as having the freedom to create bespoke pieces is what Nicola loves. Her pieces evoke emotional reactions defining the feel and mood of a space. Her diverse style has the ability to work in all areas which Nicola thrives on as 'each day is different'.
Bankside Hotel Residency Spring 2026
Working within the language of contemporary abstract expressionism, Her practice translates lived experience into colour, movement, and rhythm, creating paintings that feel visceral, immediate, and deeply human.
During her up and coming residency at the Bankside Hotel in the spring, Nicola will develop a new large-scale series titled 'The Rhythm of Memory - An Intuitive Exploration. The works will function as emotional landscapes, distilling personal memories into gestural marks, layered textures and dynamic compositions.
Bankside Hotel Residency Spring 2026
Working within the language of contemporary abstract expressionism, Her practice translates lived experience into colour, movement, and rhythm, creating paintings that feel visceral, immediate, and deeply human.
During her up and coming residency at the Bankside Hotel in the spring, Nicola will develop a new large-scale series titled 'The Rhythm of Memory - An Intuitive Exploration. The works will function as emotional landscapes, distilling personal memories into gestural marks, layered textures and dynamic compositions.
A central element of the residency will be the connection between sound and gesture. Deeply influenced by music, Nicola uses rhythm as a conductor for her physical movements across the canvas. Visitor to the Art Yard Studio will be able to access curated soundtracks via QR codes, creating a bridge between what they see and the music that shaped each piece - resulting in an immersive, multi sensory experience. The open studio offers a rare opportunity to witness the true birth of a painting come to life.
"My pieces are all unique and referenced through different emotions. Each picture has a story to tell. However, I believe it's not for me to tell rather for you to create. I express my thoughts and feelings through each colour and brush stroke. You could say my work has a sense of confusion but I like to say organised chaos. Isn't that what life is? Stand and stare for a moment and it can be whatever you decide," says Nicola.
Her style is diverse, featuring both neutral and bold colours, and varies depending on the feeling and mood. Nicola's latest Abstract collection 'Movement' is described by viewers as "Passionate, energetic, vibrant and intriguing". Nicola also works with clients on commissioned original personalised artwork.
Her style is diverse, featuring both neutral and bold colours, and varies depending on the feeling and mood. Nicola's latest Abstract collection 'Movement' is described by viewers as "Passionate, energetic, vibrant and intriguing". Nicola also works with clients on commissioned original personalised artwork.