about — maddienicolas.studio

I'm Maddie, the face behind maddienicolas.studio.

I create and transform textiles into wearable and functional works of art, with a focus on material reuse, zero waste methods, and storytelling through photography.

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On View | Current & Upcoming

2026

Home Improvements | Kavanagh Gallery of Fine Line Creative Arts Center, St. Charles, IL

Until May 8

Mobilize | Art Inspiring Activism with Wild & Scenic Film Festival | Rood Center, Nevada City, CA

Until May 1

Lines & Language | Prism Spaces Gallery, Chicago, IL

Until April 27

Past

Mobilize | Art Inspiring Activism with Wild & Scenic Film Festival | The Granucci Gallery, Grass Valley, CA

Winner of the Best in Photography Award | Group Exhibition | 2026

Taking Pictures: 2026 | Black Box Gallery, Portland, OR

Group Exhibition | 2026

Hold Space Retreat | Ox-Bow School of Art and Artist Residency, Saugatuck, MI

Artist in Residence | 2025

Earth Day Sew-a-thon & Community Clothing Swap, Oakland, CA

Organizer | 2023

SOMA Pilipinas Public Art Portfolio, San Francisco, CA

Concept Design Artist | 2021

Kapwa Exhibit & Public Programs | PNDA LahiARTS, San Francisco, CA

Workshop Leader | 2020

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