About Nigel Sense
Nigel Sense is a Wollongong-born Australian visual artist.
Nomadic by nature, Sense’s keen interest in travel and discovery informs his
idiosyncratic style.
Sense has showcased his unique and dynamic style in solo and group exhibitions across Australia and Sri Lanka. Notable exhibitions include his debut American exhibition with Bridgette Mayer Gallery in 2025; also, participation in the Colombo Art
Biennale in 2009 and 2012, as well as his award-winning solo exhibition "I Work with Tools" at Sydney's Sheffer Gallery in September 2012. Sense's distinctive approach caught the eye of Porsche, leading to a 2021 commission to design a custom livery for the Taycan in honor of the manufacturer's 70th anniversary in Australia. In 2022, Sense is set to hold his first institutional solo exhibition at the National Centre of Contemporary Art (NCCA) in Darwin.
Rice Is Nice, 2025
Sense explores the concept of happiness through the lens of travel and movement, capturing the essence of new experiences and the allure of the unknown. The paintings capture the exhilaration of arriving in a new place, embracing the sights, sounds, and scents of unfamiliar streets. Instead of focusing on popular tourist spots, Sense's art explores love amid chaos, especially in bustling Asian areas such as lively streets and vibrant hawker centers, where every day magic unfolds.
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