Inspired Art and Creative Services by Nicole Duyst
About Nicole Duyst
Nicole Duyst is an artist and arts consultant based in Queensland. Her work is characterised by colour, texture and an emotive quality. , Nicole is an avid supporter and collector of regional artists. She offers a range of professional development services to support others including mentoring, strategic planning and workshops. Her jewellery is available online and through the Cairns Art Gallery. Her scarves and homewares are available at Gatakers Artspace in Maryborough Queensland. Nicoles's work is featured in private and public collections and new work can be commissioned.
Art Styling
As an expressionist artist, Nicole can provide a range of fine art solutions for your home or office needs. Artwork can be tailored to your colour scheme and size requirements. Nicole's abstract and expressionist works add a textural and colourful flare to contemporary spaces. Her works are strongly influenced by the natural environment and often feature trees, native botanicals and expressionist elements. Artworks are painted on the sides and can be hung unframed, or a contemporary floating frame of your choice can be added. Nicole can visit your space and provide advice on your commissioned piece. For more information on available artworks or to commission an artwork, contact Nicole to discuss your needs.
Creative Consultancy
Nicole specialises in creative and cultural development for artists, organisations and government. Her experience in arts advocacy, galleries and public art, spans both the public and private arts sector. Nicole develops creative solutions and inspired outcomes enabling her to tailor projects to your needs. Her areas of expertise include strategic planning, community engagement and workshops. Nicole is based in Queensland and can travel within Australia. Keep upto date with Nicole on Instagram.
Exhibition Curation by Nicole Duyst
As an experienced curator, Nicole develops exhibitions for private and public galleries. She can also assist artists and arts groups to develop exhibitions, seek funding and submit exhibition proposals.
As the curator for the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery and Gatakers Artspace, Nicole developed local and regional exhibitions as well as managing the installation of major touring exhibitions.
Nicole has a comprehensive knowledge of the Australian cultural sector and engages local community with arts and cultural initiatives. At the core of Nicole's practice, is collaboration between artists and community to create inspired cultural experiences.
Arts Development
Nicole's personal approach to cultural development involves connecting communities to arts, tourism and cultural experiences.
The process often depends on the project, however consultation with stakeholders is always a priority. There is a growing awareness that the role of arts and culture extends beyond cultural venues into cultural experiences in everyday life. Arts and culture needs to be accessible, relevant and woven into everyday experiences.
Engaging community in this process helps create a sense of belonging and understanding. Sharing the stories, experiences and history of a region using meaningful public art is important for both community and culture
Sharing Regional Stories
Sharing regional stories was at the centre of a public arts trail, the Maryborough Story Trail. The trail involved developing public art that brought to life the stories of Maryborough in an enchanting and engaging way. During the initial community consultation stage it was discovered that that the community in Maryborough were highly invested in the unique stories and history of the town.
Nicole Duyst led the development of the Maryborough Story Trail experience, telling stories through public art. Nicole worked with local and regional artists to develop skills and produce public artworks that included bronze works, mosaics and multimedia experiences. Co- design and engagement of with community were central to this project which featured regional and local talent and community arts.
Work with Nicole
" My professional background has broadly spanned cultural, regional and community development. I have extensive experience developing and implementing strategic plans and managing projects, confidently collaborating with diverse audiences, and navigating complex political landscapes.
From a personal standpoint, I inspire engagement with people from all walks of life, communicating with authenticity and genuine enthusiasm. From an arts and cultural perspective my experience includes gallery management and developing public arts and cultural tourism attractions. I have also grown my own arts practice and mentored regional artists to establish thriving arts careers.
I am open to project work, short and long term roles. Please feel free to reach out and discuss your needs. "