Rosalind Nzinga Nichol
Mixed Media Painter & Papermaker
“I
started work as an illustrator in my hometown of
Indianapolis, Indiana. Eventually, I relocated to Los
Angeles and developed an interest in mixed media art
while working as a muralist for about twenty years.
Finally, (I think), settling in New Jersey, I started
making paper in 2000 and reoriented my studio (Tea
& Wings) to house both papermaking
and painting spaces. Papermaking has become a place of
spiritual solace for me, and a natural evolution to all
the processes I have experienced.
Presently I am focused on the integration of painting
and papermaking a single medium. My work interprets life
narratives and I use vintage textiles, disintegrating
lace and recycled materials as part of the process of
creating texture and layers to tell stories and to
create one of a kind stationery products.
Rescuing old lace and linens is also my way of paying homage to the countless craftsmen like my mother and grandmother. Skilled artist in their own rights, they lovingly created their handwork anonymously to pass on to future generations. It is my pleasure to link these unique mediums with the very ancient art of papermaking."
Please contact Tea & Wings Studio by email for additional information: info@teaandwings.com.
