Nigel Sense
Nigel Sense
Biography
Nigel Sense is an Australian artist born in Wollongong, currently residing in Penang.
Sense embraces a nomadic ethos, drawing inspiration from American abstract expressionists and 1960s pop artists. His distinctive style, shaped by a passion for travel, has graced solo and group exhibitions in Australia and worldwide, including prestigious events such as the Colombo Art Biennales and Sydney Contemporary (2022). Notably, he was a Salon De Refuses finalist in 2020, 2021, and 2022, and garnered attention from Porsche in 2021 for a bespoke Taycan livery.
In 2022, the National Centre of Contemporary Art (NCCA) in Darwin hosted his inaugural institutional solo show. Sense's neo-expressionist and social expressionist works, influenced by his suburban upbringing, employ pop art techniques for social commentary and exploration of the human condition. His instinctive process, capturing the immediacy of daily life, engages viewers with vibrant colors and a playful spirit.