Nicole Galluccio is a mixed media visual artist, originally from New Jersey, living and creating in South Florida since earning her BFA from Florida Atlantic University in 1998. Nicole’s mixed media work often juxtaposes bright beautiful florals atop a stark black and white paper background, to demonstrate depth and opposition both visually and emotionally. Her work intends to stimulate happiness and positive emotional response. She has shown several times in the prestigious Cultural Council of Palm Beach County as well as in fine art fairs and galleries in Palm Beach County. Her first museum solo exhibition, “Full Bloom” was shown in April 2018 at the Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach.

“Looking at a painting by Nicole Galluccio induces a feeling of calmness and joy. With everything going on in the world right now, this is exactly what I needed to see. When you walk into her studio you walk into a bold, bright flower garden [evoked by her paintings] with a hot pink floor, and leave unexpectedly, with a smile on your face. This is no accident. The work is process oriented. She established her painting practice on Color theory, which is the combination of art and science that determines what colors look good together. The bold designs mimic the color wheel and are rooted in the philosophy of aesthetics; studying how the mind and emotions appreciate beauty. Her work references nature. Emerson said, “The simple perception of natural forms is a delight.” Nature dazzles the senses. Galluccio relies on this by using reoccurring motifs of flowers, sunshine rays, and character art based on wildlife. Everyone loves a good Disney film and her bird characters could be plucked right out of a Snow white picture. She relies heavily on geometric structure and often references the mandala, which denotes the universe in Buddhist symbolism.” (Diane Arrieta)