Joel Nichols

Biography

Joel Nichols is an interdisciplinary artist raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His work tackles topics pertaining to identity, queer theory, bodily autonomy, and the soul. Born in England, and of biracial Jamaican descent, Joel connects various themes within his work, many stemming back to his roots. The divisional nature of Joel’s identity inspires him to lead, as he wants to create spaces where we can celebrate and learn from one another. He believes artwork can act as a bridge between peoples as it incites conversation and empathy. Joel’s practice incorporates ceramics, drawing, painting, and printmaking. He has an undergraduate degree with honours from the University of Manitoba. During his undergrad he volunteered with a wide range of organizations and facilitated artist talks discussing subjects such as decolonization and marketing. Joel will continue to create work that he hopes humanizes and celebrates our differences at Oxford, and also hopes to deepen his understanding of art history.