ArtView January 2015 | Page 44

Nikki Park was born in Seoul, Korea. Her family migrated to Canada when she was a teenager. For many years she had trouble adjusting to life in Canada, as she longed for her life in Seoul. During this time she channeled all her energy into her art. After studying Graphic Design at Vancouver Island University, as well as studies in fashion merchandising and film make-up, she started her own business at an early age, believing that commercial success was important. After 12 years of running her business she sold it in order to return to her childhood dreams of pursuing art as a career. Now Nikki is finally following her heart. She wanted to become an artist from the time she was five years old. Her work has previously been exhibited in Atlanta, Georgia and Vancouver, BC. With these exhibitions, she feels that her dreams and reality have finally come together. She wants everyone to know that dreams can come true. Her work is a metaphor for finding beauty and passion. She wishes that everyone who experiences her art will be able to find their own passion and happiness within themselves.