Nicole Shaver researches geographical sites and employs them as metaphorical compasses to navigate the space between reality and fantasy, the banal, and the sublime.
Largely inspired by ideas of place and belonging, she endeavors to understand ‘place’ by engaging fully with its material value, elevating human detritus and local geology to the artistic practice.
Shaver is interested in the intersection between the natural and the man-made, objects that seem otherworldly and can catalogue the growth of our planet. She creates visual landscapes that combine reality with impression, providing a framework that empathizes with our transitioning Earth.
Shaver is committed to growth of the artistic community in Wisconsin, working as Operations Manager for the Milwaukee Artist Resource Network and founding member of the Rural Midwest Artist Cooperative. She maintains a painting studio in Saukville, Wisconsin, shoots 35mm film, runs, swims and throws rocks when permitted.
