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NICOLE MAYE LUGA
NICOLE MAYE LUGA
Studied painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, earning a four-year diploma in painting (2002) as well as completing the Masters Program (2004).
STATEMENT:
Reality is authentic. My paintings offer glimpses into everyday life, portrayed through oil. From the familiar sights of urban landscapes to the often-overlooked details, each piece captures the essence of the world around us.
With a focus on realism, my goal is simple: to portray life as it is, without embellishment or distortion. Through keen observation and dedication, I aim to convey the beauty of ordinary moments and the subtle nuances of our surroundings.
Nicole Maye Luga lived in Albania, where she found a new appreciation for landscape painting. Returning to Philadelphia, she became a member of The Philadelphia Sketch Club and The National Association of Women Artists, NYC.
Nicole’s work has received numerous awards and is in collections worldwide. She has exhibited In national juried shows and museums, including the National Midyear Exhibition at the Butler Institute of American Art for five consecutive years. She was selected to exhibit at the OAC Biennial traveling exhibition at the Riffe Gallery and the Medici Museum of Art. Her work has been published in International Artist Magazine. Nicole’s painting “His smile” was purchased for The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Fellowship Permanent Collection. She was a semi-finalist in the ARC 16th International Salon Competition.
Nicole has an upcoming solo exhibition at Bluffton University October 21st to December 8th 2024. She was selected for The Allied Artists of America Live Exhibition at The Butler Institute of American Art September 8th to November 10th 2024. Nicole will have a solo show at The F. A. N. Gallery in March 2025.
To see more of Nicole Maye Luga’s work please visit: https://nmlstudio.org/