bio

Nikita Ares (b. 1996, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines) is a Seattle-based visual artist whose work explores movement, energy, and the emotional landscape of the self through abstract painting and drawing. She immigrated to the United States when she was 17 and received her BFA from Cornish College of the Arts in 2018. Her work spans studio painting, community-centered workshops, and public art, including murals that enliven spaces with vibrant presence. Ares has created murals across Washington and beyond, and she continues to expand her practice through collaborations and socially engaged projects.

statement

The symbiosis between movement and energy creates an inseperable relationship that permeates my work, rooted in my fascination with the vibrations and dynamics of people, objects, and nature. With the use of paint and drawing media, I create variations of gestures using traditional and modern styles that embody and visualize this concept. My intention is to depict the bond between the flow of energy and the chaos of movement luring the viewer to expand their own awareness. My paintings are abstractions from intimate moments that reveal a universe of interpretations and vulnerabilities.

email her at nikitaaresart@gmail.com