We all out here struggling sometimes, some more than others. But there comes a point where you realize that wallowing in the hardship or sorrows that come from it, is not the resolution to it. So this is my contribution to the issues I felt most touched by, or atleast where my voice feels the strongest. I was hired by Partisans to be an experiential … Continue reading “FINDING HOME”
What is good ya’ll? We back again with another one! To usher in the finale of the LaunchPad project with VIBEarts, each participant is getting the opportunity to do an artist takeover of The Whippersnapper Gallery on Dundas St. W. for a few days. I will be doing my “Ridic’s World” takeover from September 22nd until September 26th, and it will encompass all my works … Continue reading Ridic’s World Pop-Up
Recently I got an opportunity from a friend to be apart of an art show she hosted. The first one was in June of 2022, and we decided to make it a monthly event. Hosted at a shop in the eastside of the city called “The D & Co.” on Kingston Road. I showed pieces from my various mediums and collections including; paintings, clothing, rugs … Continue reading The D After Hours Artshows
On May 17th, I got the opportunity to lead and facilitate my VIBEBloom workshop; “POP-ART+”! It was my personal process, and crash-course in basic pop-art creation. I tried to showcase the process starting from a blank canvas, to the final piece. A lot of the focus of discussion orbited around topics like creative expectations to execution, finding inspiration, color theory and mostly the basic elements … Continue reading VIBEarts: VIBEBloom// POP-ART +
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
It is trippy to think it has almost been a decade of this nostalgia inspired series. An homage to the role models of fiction that litter our lives so beautifully. Teaching us all the things life forgets to mention, if you are willing to decipher the puzzle that is storytelling. Never downplay the importance of story, it is how we continue to evolve. Which is … Continue reading Grow Up. II
We have been working hard to drop weekly additions to our fifth season collection. Continuing our offerings of 1 of 1 upcycled pieces and pop-culture inspired streetwear basics. We have put a lot of focus into our beloved “9Ds” capsule collection, an homage to the fictions that raised us through T.V., as well as expanded the number of products we offer; from mousepads to shoes. … Continue reading SSN.V: badbones ’22
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
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
Nicholas Ridiculous 