Broughton, Nicolas

Surname / Family NameBroughton
Given NameNicolas
LocationGold Coast
Nicholas Broughton is a contemporary artist who finds painting essential to his creative expression and life experience. He believes a painting should evoke a story through color, texture, composition, and subject matter, with the ultimate goal of achieving a satisfying result. Having lived in various countries, Broughton's art reflects a fascination with the vibrancy of life. His time in Brazil, where he absorbed diverse cultural backgrounds and traditions, significantly shaped his artistic perspective. While initially influenced by the Brazilian artist Di Cavalcanti, his serious painting has been largely inspired by Picasso, Modigliani, and Chagall. Broughton enjoys experimenting with style, color, and textures to create compelling images, demonstrating a daring and individual approach in his impassioned artistic statements.

Sources:
https://nicholasbroughtonartist.com/about-the-artist-1
List of exhibitions


2022, 2023, 2024. The Doyles Art Awards, Gold Coast.

2019. Spring Show, Ward-Nasse Gallery, New York.

2018. Artistes de Monde (group show), Cannes, France.

2017. Artist in Residence, Baie St Paul, Canada.

2015 & 2016. ArtExpoNY New York.

2014 & 2015. "The Best of All" (group) SOHO Gallery, Sydney.

2014 & 2016. "Show de Bola" (group) Rio de Janeiro / Sao Paulo / Piracicaba, Brazil / Art Spectrum, Miami, U.S.

2013. "Christmas show" (group) SOHO Gallery, Sydney.

2012. "Scapes" (solo) The Way of Design Gallery, Gold Coast.

2011. "Favela" (solo) The Way of Design Gallery, Gold Coast.

2010. "Favela" (solo) Gig Gallery, Sydney.

2009. "Favela" (solo) Fitzroy Gallery, Melbourne.

2008. "Juris Imprudence" (solo) Gallery One, Brisbane.

2007. "In your Face" (solo) Gallery One, Brisbane.