The Parallax Path | The Bata Shoe Museum X VIBEarts I was one of four artists chosen to be a part of a project for Nuit Blanche, for which I created “BATA VERSE”. A simple song inspired by footwear and the importance of it. The important subtleties of life. Continue reading Nuit Blanche 2022
In September, 2022, we culminated the LaunchPad project with a solo showcase gallery in a space in downtown Toronto. I took really wanted to get as much as I could from this experience so I doubled my personal showcase as a pop-up shop also. The showcase was a multi-media medley comprising of all that makes up RIDIC’S WORLD; fashion, traditional and digital art, sculptures, books … Continue reading RIDIC’S WORLD RECAP
As we like to do in the dimebag, we dropped 3 singles in lead-up to our latest independent album “OTHER WORLD”, which will be releasing this summer! http://www.dimebagcrew.ca “BRUH” by dimebagcrew “SUNDAZE” by dimebagcrew “ISSUES” by dimebagcrew Continue reading DBC: Pre Album Trilogy
I got offered an opportunity for a project last fall to be a part of this years cohort for the LAUNCHpad program. As a part of LAUNCHpad by VIBEarts, I got some funding to explore and execute some projects and pieces I have had in my head but not the budget to make reality. Especially in regards to my sculpting and mold-making, on the road … Continue reading VIBEarts: LaunchPad
Our latest offering in my underbellyshop is a collection of canvas art prints. They vary in size depending on the piece, and we dropped 4 pieces to start. With many more on the way. These pieces are inspired by the multiverse that is the modern age of pop-culture, genres bend and mix, generations combine and our styles and loves become timeless, the fusing of our … Continue reading POPculturesuicide.collection
In late October I self-published a story I wrote called Bartley. I will include the book description below along with the purchasing link. This is my second published work, but the first that is of fiction. The first of many, I hope to continue building the momentum of my work. I worked with a very talented artist on this project for the illustrations. Olivia Calver … Continue reading Paperback Fiction: Bartley
Today, we have released a very limited collection of handmade chokers; BEENDEAD These chokers are made with a diverse array of beading, spanning generations and style periods. Introducing old habits to new ideas, to create a timeless fusion of calamitous elegance. BEENDEAD lives out of a box at the intersection of bad class and faded nostalgia. “Choker harder.” Batch 1 contains 6 handmade pieces which … Continue reading BEENDEAD: Handmade Choker Collection
I just released a brand new song; No Way. I worked with some new folks for the first time on this one, the beat and production are both brought to you by the talented team at Converging Sounds. I highly recommend you check out there long list of available beats on Youtube or reach out to them on Instagram and make some magic! Really happy … Continue reading NEW!MUSIC: No Way
Save the date! I created a short video showcase discussing some of my inspirations, creative practice and process. You can find the event on the AGO website and it will premier on their Facebook Live on December 17th @ 11:00 AM. It will also be available on my YouTube after the premier date. December 17th @ 11:00 AM – Raised by Fiction | by Nicholas … Continue reading AGO: Talking Back & Together
Amongst our season.4 line-up over at underbellysociety.com we have dropped a very special ongoing capsule collection. Our 9Ds t-shirt series is inspired and paying homage to the heroes and fictional friends of our past with tasteful mash-ups and vibrant graphics. If you were raised by fiction as I was, I hope you find joy & comfort in these pieces. All gear available at underbellysociety! Continue reading underbellysociety: 9Ds T-Shirt Series
Nicholas Ridiculous 