Nicole’s artist statement on the For Beauty collection

In Nicole’s very full life and experiences, her practice interlaces the intricate visual language of Scandinavian folk design with the contemplative depth of her Catholic faith. Informed by a profound command of art history and a mastery of traditional and contemporary techniques, her work reflects both intellectual rigor and emotional resonance. Through depictions of saints, sacred imagery, and the recurring rhythms of the natural world, she explores the convergence of faith, culture, and identity. With the hand of a seasoned instructor and the heart of a pilgrim, she paints with both precision and play, revealing glimpses of the divine in texture, pattern, and form. Traditional motifs are reimagined as meditations on beauty, spirituality, and creation—each composition articulating a dialogue between inherited tradition and personal devotion. Executed with quiet reverence and technical mastery, Nicole’s work embodies a sustained inquiry into how aesthetic practice becomes a vessel for transcendence and belonging.

Mark’s artist statement on the For Beauty collection

Mark’s art is a meditation on seeing, questioning, and celebrating the layered beauty and complexity of the world around us. His practice engages with the intersection of human experience, spiritual introspection, and devotion—drawing inspiration from sacred narratives and the lives of saints. Through these themes, Mark explores the enduring dialogue between the material and the transcendent, between the personal and the universal.

Painting with expressive energy, he brings a sense of vitality to his subjects, allowing gestures and color to convey emotion and spirit. Each work becomes a vessel for contemplation, inviting viewers to encounter not only the portrayed figures but also their own inner landscapes of faith, memory, and emotion. In this exchange between artwork and observer, Mark’s art fosters moments of reverence and discovery—revealing beauty and meaning within both the visible world and the unseen spiritual realm.