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== Nicholas Ferguson Nicholas Ferguson is a British-swiss artist and story teller based in london. he is known for his diverse artistic expressions, including painting, poetry, and collage, which explore themes of identity and the human experience.

early life
Ferguson was born and raised in lausanne, Switzerland, to adventurous parents of mixed heritage. despite experiencing learning difficulties due to impaired vision, he displayed a strong creative inclination from a young age, often engaging in imaginative storytelling and artistic endeavors.

Artistic Journey
Despite initial academic discouragement from pursing art, Ferguson's passion for creativity persisted throughout his life. After various professional experiences, including stints in the hospitality and marketing industries, he eventually embraced his artistic calling in 2022 after a couple of successful exhibitions and an award for 'most uplifting piece'

Artistic style and influences
Ferguson's artwork is characterized by its expressive and colourful nature, often infused with humor and introspection. influenced by a diverse range of artists including Francis bacon, Lucien Freud and Basquiat, he cultivates a style uniquely his own, rooted in intuition and subconscious exploration.

career
During his career as a marketer Ferguson flexed his story telling skills devising innovative ways to tell the stories of the brands he worked with, partnering with fashion designers and jewellery houses among others. Outside of the workplace he also experimented with different media, experimenting in programmes as diverse as fashion design, oil painting, architecture and improvised drama. Following a period of introspection and a transformative sabbatical in 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Ferguson redirected his focus towards his true passion for art. He established INCK London, a branding consultancy, before fully committing to his artistic endeavours in 2022.

Recent Work
in recent years, Ferguson has gained recognition for his evocative painting and conceptual. Notable projects include his participation in exhibitions such as the 2021 Squire & Partners showcase at The Department Store in Brixton, south London, where he won an award for 'most uplifting piece'; his first solo show entitled "Perspective" at the Coningsby Gallery in central London in 2023 and the "dance of hide and seek" body of work which he completed in early 2023 at the GlogauAIR art residency in Berlin

Personal Philosophy
Ferguson views art as a means of charting his own personal journey, while also challenging perceptions and evoking emotional responses. He embraces the power of storytelling and aims to provoke thought and introspection in his audience.