Nancy Nightingale
- Work
- Biography
Nancy Nightingale is an Artist based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, who graduated from Edinburgh College of Art at the University of Edinburgh in 2018, specialising in Painting.
Within her practice, Nancy observes how changing daylight transforms space, translating cinematic-like lighting of architectural spaces into blocks of textured marks.
Having been diagnosed with Irlen Syndrome at 16, a condition which causes visual stress, Nancy recognised her ability to process light, text and images differed to those around her. She constructs drawings by building blocks of repetitive and heavy linear marks which contrast with the paper they sit on. This mimics the flashing effect she perceives which occurs when reading text, and softer marks mirror the ghostly image that lingers after looking away from a subject. Through her work, Nancy recreates her experience of processing visual information with a heightened sensitivity to light.
Within her practice, Nancy observes how changing daylight transforms space, translating cinematic-like lighting of architectural spaces into blocks of textured marks.
Having been diagnosed with Irlen Syndrome at 16, a condition which causes visual stress, Nancy recognised her ability to process light, text and images differed to those around her. She constructs drawings by building blocks of repetitive and heavy linear marks which contrast with the paper they sit on. This mimics the flashing effect she perceives which occurs when reading text, and softer marks mirror the ghostly image that lingers after looking away from a subject. Through her work, Nancy recreates her experience of processing visual information with a heightened sensitivity to light.
STUDY
BA (Hons) Painting Degree from The University of Edinburgh
Foundation Year at the Royal Drawing School
EXHIBITIONS
2025 - The Chainstore, Trinity Buoy Wharf, London
The 7th John Ruskin Prize, Jan 16th - 2nd Feb 2025
2024 - 92 Degrees, Hanover St, Edinburgh
‘Arranging a Window - a group exhibition’ 3 Feb - 31st Mar 2024
2024 - Realm of Abstract, Online Exhibition
Solo exhibition, Jan 2024
2023 - Rathbones, Edinburgh
Private event for clients and friends of Rathbones.
Art exhibition raising money for charity The Polar Academy, 21st - 23rd November
2023 - Saorsa Gallery, Stockbridge, Edinburgh
Duo Exhibition with Candace DeFour Roberts, 25th - 31st August
2023 - Whitespace, Edinburgh
‘Group Portrait’ - Group Exhibition featuring 12 emerging artists - 26th - 29th June 2023
2022 - Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh (Now Online Exhibition)
‘REVERB’ - Visual Arts Scotland Annual Exhibition - 19 March -
BA (Hons) Painting Degree from The University of Edinburgh
Foundation Year at the Royal Drawing School
EXHIBITIONS
2025 - The Chainstore, Trinity Buoy Wharf, London
The 7th John Ruskin Prize, Jan 16th - 2nd Feb 2025
2024 - 92 Degrees, Hanover St, Edinburgh
‘Arranging a Window - a group exhibition’ 3 Feb - 31st Mar 2024
2024 - Realm of Abstract, Online Exhibition
Solo exhibition, Jan 2024
2023 - Rathbones, Edinburgh
Private event for clients and friends of Rathbones.
Art exhibition raising money for charity The Polar Academy, 21st - 23rd November
2023 - Saorsa Gallery, Stockbridge, Edinburgh
Duo Exhibition with Candace DeFour Roberts, 25th - 31st August
2023 - Whitespace, Edinburgh
‘Group Portrait’ - Group Exhibition featuring 12 emerging artists - 26th - 29th June 2023
2022 - Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh (Now Online Exhibition)
‘REVERB’ - Visual Arts Scotland Annual Exhibition - 19 March -
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- Drawing wall from exhibition ‘A Moment in Time’ - Saorsa Art Gallery, Edinburgh. August 25th-31st 2023.
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- ECA Degree Show Piece 2018
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- ‘Moment of Reflection I and II’, Water Soluble Wax Crayon on Raw Plywood Panel (each 182.5 x 55.2cm)
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- Water Soluble Wax Crayon Drawing on Paper, Part of Degree Show Installation (60 x 42cm)
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- Untitled
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- 'Restaurant' Water Soluble Wax Crayon Drawing on Paper, Part of Degree Show Installation (60 x 42cm)
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- ‘Partition’, Water Soluble Wax Crayon on Sunn Hemp Handmade Paper, 58 x 80cm. 2022
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- ‘Barred’, Water Soluble Wax Crayon on Paper, 42 x 30cm
- Drawing
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