Visual artist extraordinaire Nik Richard is dropping by the Ashé Cafe this Friday at 5pm CT!

Nik is a visual artist and urban planner from New Orleans whose work focuses on highlighting the vibrant culture of New Orleans, and amplifying current urban and social issues with his colorful and surrealist art style. 

Nik works primarily as an illustrator, collaborating with many local and national agencies on editorial works, as well as a public artist with installations around New Orleans. As a visual artist, Nik primarily works in acrylic paint on canvas, pen and ink on paper, as well as digital illustrations, and is most recognized for his colorful and striking portraits. Nik was most recently featured on Adult Swim as an artist for their New Orleans mural project, and is currently a 2021 Joan Mitchell artist in residence.

Tune in to our Instagram Live to hear more about Nik, his art, and his artistic process Friday, February 4 at 5pm CT.

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