March 14, 2025 – May 18, 2025
Nikita Ares is a Seattle-based painter originally from Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, who received her BFA from Cornish College of the Arts in 2018. Her work, deeply rooted in the symbiosis between movement and energy, explores the intricate relationship between these forces. Through her use of traditional and modern techniques in painting and drawing, she captures the vibrations and dynamics of people, objects, and nature. Her intention is to depict the bond between the flow of energy and the chaos of movement, inviting viewers to expand their awareness. Her work has been exhibited in shows in the Seattle area such as SOIL Gallery, studio e Gallery, MadArt Studio, Mini Mart City Park, Specialist Gallery, Seattle Design Festival, and the Bellevue Art Museum. Her work has been commissioned for public art projects such as Meta Open Arts, the Seattle Kraken, Seattle Office of Arts and Culture and Amazon. The Seattle Times, King County TV, The Seattle Spectator, The Stranger and other local media outlets have featured her work.
Instagram : @kita.licious
ArtsWest’s Gallery is free and open to the public Thursday – Saturday from 2:00pm – 7:00pm and Sundays 11:00am – 3:00pm.
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