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Olivia
Nicholls Bates

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My Portfolio

A curated selection of narrative works exploring history, identity, memory and myth.
From intricate embroidery to layered acrylic scenes, my practice weaves together detail, emotion and storytelling. Scroll through to discover the threads that tie it all together.

An acrylic painting of a Christmas scene based on Jermyn St in London, with window shoppers, snowy scenes and festive decorations. Painted by narrative artist, Olivia Nicholls Bates

An acrylic painting of a Christmas scene based on Jermyn St in London, with window shoppers, snowy scenes and festive decorations. Painted by narrative artist, Olivia Nicholls Bates

Acrylic painting of the Headless Horseman rearing on a white horse, wielding an axe in a misty forest. A gothic folklore scene inspired by Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Painted by Olivia Nicholls Bates.

Acrylic painting of the Headless Horseman rearing on a white horse, wielding an axe in a misty forest. A gothic folklore scene inspired by Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Painted by Olivia Nicholls Bates.

Acrylic portrait of a futuristic Ichabod Crane holding a skull, dressed in a gothic coat with robotic arms. Painted by narrative artist Olivia Nicholls Bates.

Acrylic portrait of a futuristic Ichabod Crane holding a skull, dressed in a gothic coat with robotic arms. Painted by narrative artist Olivia Nicholls Bates.

Acrylic painting of a crumbling stone temple at twilight, with moonlight glowing through a broken archway. Features a gold leaf altar symbol and ancient statues within a dreamlike, timeless landscape. Titled, "The Catacombs", by Olivia Nicholls Bates.

Acrylic painting of a crumbling stone temple at twilight, with moonlight glowing through a broken archway. Features a gold leaf altar symbol and ancient statues within a dreamlike, timeless landscape. Titled, "The Catacombs", by Olivia Nicholls Bates.

Painting of a robotic arm reaching into a glowing blue void, symbolising the merging of humanity and machine.

Painting of a robotic arm reaching into a glowing blue void, symbolising the merging of humanity and machine.

Detailed embroidery artwork on canvas, depicting floral and ornamental motifs in vibrant pinks, blues and gold.

Detailed embroidery artwork on canvas, depicting floral and ornamental motifs in vibrant pinks, blues and gold.

Embroidered textile art of a robotic arm surrounded by vivid spring flowers, symbolising nature's resilience and rebirth.

Embroidered textile art of a robotic arm surrounded by vivid spring flowers, symbolising nature's resilience and rebirth.

A pair of worn, torn army boots painted in acrylic on natural linen canvas. The left boot is visually damaged, symbolising hardship, conflict and emotional resilience. Painted by Olivia Nicholls Bates.

A pair of worn, torn army boots painted in acrylic on natural linen canvas. The left boot is visually damaged, symbolising hardship, conflict and emotional resilience. Painted by Olivia Nicholls Bates.

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