Artist profile
Nick Barlow
Nick barlow is an emerging artist based in Mulubinba (Newcastle) Australia. Working mainly as a painter, Barlow aims to examine the the ways in which we as humans navigate the everyday, from moments of intimacy to the mundane and strange moments that go unquestioned.
Artist Profile
Nick barlow is an emerging artist based in Mulubinba (Newcastle) Australia. Working mainly as a painter, Barlow aims to examine the the ways in which we as humans navigate the everyday, from moments of intimacy to the mundane and strange moments that go unquestioned.
While studying a Bachelor of Fine Art at the University of Newcastle, Barlow fell in love with painting and drawing, focusing largely on realism. Since graduating in 2017 with honours, he has continued to pursue this interest through an ongoing studio practice in Newcastle, exploring and experimenting further with realism and how it can portray the uncanny, mundane and intimate of everyday life.
Career Highlights
- Winning the Little Things Art Prize in 2022
- Finalist in the Brenda Clouten Art Prize in 2018
