Nicolle Cure
Nicolle Cure is a Colombian-American artist based in Miami, Florida, USA. Her work explores the intersection of sound, emotion, and visual form. She creates mixed-media abstract paintings that are both dynamic and meditative, drawing from personal experiences—most notably her journey with hearing loss.
In 2017, Nicolle experienced sudden unilateral hearing loss and was later diagnosed with Ménière’s disease, a condition affecting both hearing and balance. This life-altering event reshaped her creative practice, inspiring her to translate sensations of sound and silence into fluid compositions, color, and movement.
Her work often takes the form of abstract sonic landscapes, evoking whispers, lullabies, and quiet reflection. Drawing from her background in surrealism, Nicolle incorporates dream-like shapes and symbolic forms into her paintings. Alongside expressive brushstrokes, many of her works feature layers of delicate washes and intricate linework. In some pieces, she uses graphite and ink to draw fine, meditative lines that invite the viewer to pause, reflect, and find a sense of calm amidst life’s constant motion.
Her paintings have been exhibited at Art Basel Miami, the Beijing International Art Expo, and the Seoul Open Art Fair (SOAF), and are held in private and corporate collections across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and South America.
Nicolle’s background in advertising and media informs her approach to art, giving her work a clear visual language and a compelling narrative. This experience allows her to convey emotion and complexity, creating pieces that resonate on a deeper, more personal level.
Ultimately, Nicolle’s work invites introspection and connection. Her pieces are contemplative spaces—meditative experiences that offer stillness in an ever-moving world.
Contact
www.nicollecure.com
info@nicollecure.com
@nicollecure_art
Interview
What inspires your art practice and keeps you motivated?
My work explores the intersection of sound, emotion, and visual form. I create mixed-media abstract paintings that balance between being dynamic and meditative, drawn from my personal experiences—particularly my journey with hearing loss. This ongoing process of translation and exploration keeps me grounded and connected to my own story.
How does your mission as an artist influence the work you create?
My mission is to create work that invites quiet reflection and emotional connection. Through my art, I seek to share a sense of peace, while also expressing the layers of complexity within my own experiences—offering others a space to pause and connect with something deeper.
Can you share a key part of your creative process that helps you stay focused?
My process is intuitive, guided by personal experiences and memories. I don’t sketch; instead, I find calm in fluid and repetitive actions—layering translucent washes of ink and paint, drawing hundreds of lines with graphite and ink. It’s in these simple movements that I feel grounded, and I hope this sense of peace invites the viewer to pause and reflect alongside me.
What mindset tip do you rely on to overcome challenges in your art career?
I struggle with patience, always tempted to rush the outcome. My art practice has become a space where I can’t hurry—it's a quiet reminder to slow down, to let go of expectations, and to listen. It teaches me to pause, to sit with uncertainty, and to trust that the process will unfold in its own time, even when the world around me moves too quickly.
How do you hope your art impacts the world or your community?
I hope my art offers people a moment to connect with their emotions in a deeper way. In a world that constantly asks for more, I want my work to be a reminder of the power of stillness and introspection. I want it to help others find calm in the chaos, a space where vulnerability and strength can coexist.
