Nick Lillard

Artist Bio

Nick Lillard is an artist who began focusing on art early in life, initially being self-taught as a left handed, only child. His passion for art led him to pursue a bachelor's degree in studio arts from the University of Oklahoma in his home town of Norman. During his studies, Nick's artistic journey took a transformative turn as he increasingly delved into experimental art. Currently Nick combines a selection of traditional processes, such as the study of the figure, with what he learned from exploring unconventional subject matter, aesthetics and materials.

While continuing to push the boundaries of his creativity, Lillard embarked on a unique path by conjuring interactive, mechanical, and electrified objects. He actively engages in collaborative, site-specific installations, while working with technical experts and engineers, which continues to expand his knowledge base and abilities in an organic fashion. Alongside these endeavors, Nick also wrote and illustrated a graphic novel, consistently painted as well as continued with his original passion, drawing. As of the last decade Nick has almost solely focused on crafting sculptures that reflect the diverse range of his pursuits.

Lillard's artworks embody the amalgamation of his experiences, yet his efforts do not end with his own career goals. Nick has a vested interest in other creatives and often assists them to find opportunities which showcase their talents. He does so by serving his community in a variety of ways, such as volunteering for leadership roles with non profit organizations that he believes in
and by continuing his role as Executive Director of Creaturealm Oklahoma, which is one of Oklahoma’s few independent, collaborative art groups. 

Artist Work

Title: Carrie the Carrington Caterpillar 
Category: Visual Arts
Genre: Sculpture - Contemporary
Description: Carrie is a new (June 2024) and permanent addition to a pollinator garden in Norman, Oklahoma. It’s created from steel and is illuminated by lights at night, which are powered by a solar panel. Carrie stands at 7 and a half feet tall and is over twelve feet long. Lighting design is by Lawrence Kincheloe. 

Title: Pilla Zilla
Category: Visual Arts
Genre: Sculpture - Contemporary
Description:Pilla Zilla is a plastic recycling bin that was used at Norman Music Festival, 2023. It stands at six feet tall and seven feet long. It’s made from steel and cloth. Lighting design is by Lawrence Kincheloe.

Title: Golden Art Deco Table
Category: Furniture
Genre: Contemporary
Description: This table is made from square tubing steel and is used as a family’s dining table. A glass top was outsourced and shaped specifically for the table. It was completed in March of 2024.

Location

 73071