Wintertide

Nico Cathcart is a contemporary muralist and multidisciplinary artist whose work explores themes of resilience, environmentalism, and the intricate balance between the natural and urban worlds. Born in Toronto, Canada, she currently lives in Richmond, Virginia. She is currently an active member of Few and Far Women.
Cathcart uses her work to engage communities and spark conversations about pressing social and ecological issues. Her signature skull motifs blending elements of decay and renewal to evoke a sense of interconnectedness and transformation and serve as poignant reminders of mortality and the cycles of life, while her depictions of humans, flora and fauna symbolize adaptability and survival in changing environments.        She identifies as a Deaf/ HoH painter, and has painted many pieces highlighting asl as a communicative tool. He mural “Flower” in South Bend indiana is thought to be the largest depiction of a Deaf person in the world. 
In addition to her public art, Cathcart’s studio practice spans painting, mixed media, and installation art, allowing her to further explore personal narratives and broader cultural themes. As a hearing-impaired artist, she is an advocate for accessibility and representation within the arts, frequently incorporating her lived experiences into her work via time based ASL motion capture paintings, which illustrate sign language words and concepts. 
Cathcart’s murals can be found across the United States, transforming public spaces into vibrant canvases that inspire reflection and dialogue. Her work has been awarded the Golden Paint Residency, The Susannah Kelly Art Award, Up Magazines top 40 artists to watch, and she was featured in the book Street art by Women, which highlights the top 50 influential women working in street Art Today. In 2023 she was inducted into the Virginia Museum of History and Culture as an Agent of change for the state.