Nico Mara
Nico Mara is a non-binary artist, author, and multidisciplinary designer based in Chicago. They are the founder and creative director of the experimental design studio, Patternbase, and specialize in blending traditional art processes with progressive design aesthetics to create unique, trend-driven artwork for surface print applications within the fashion, beauty, home, tech, and gaming industries.
Their work ranges from hand-dyed textiles to 3D voxel art garments, and is informed by art history, fashion, nature, internet culture, and game design, currently drawing on their role as Senior Designer at Atari. Their work celebrates craft while embracing advancements in digital art and blockchain technology, while fostering collaboration between artists and clients alike.
Nico has given talks at conferences and institutions across North America, and their work has been published by Thames & Hudson, IdN, Cool Hunting, Dutch Elle, Chicago Magazine, CS | Modern Luxury, among others.
Services Offered:
- Exhibition Opportunities