Back in June, something pretty surreal happened - my work was selected to cover the front windows of the V&A East Museum.
Growing up, coming from a single parent immigrant household without much, success in the arts always felt like a dream I might never really step into - reserved for those who grew up with the freedom to unapologetically explore it as a serious career, not kids like me who got detention for “vandalizing” schoolbooks with doodles (sorry Miss Samuels💋).
While my amazing mama worked long hours to keep everything afloat. It is for this exact reason I feel so glad to share my pride for this moment. Seeing those same doodles blown up to cover the V&A walls is beyond words... life has a funny way of making what you thought was your weaknesses your strengths.
This piece draws inspiration from underground music culture - a scene powered by the creativity and resilience of brilliant people from a vibrant tapestry of cultural backgrounds, for years turning their struggles into something extraordinary. For me, this isn’t just about the personal achievement (although I really did eat with this one) - it’s about honouring the incredible creativity that working class communities contribute to London’s artistic identity, often without the recognition they deserve. To have my work represent that on such a big stage is one of the proudest moments of my life!
Massive thanks to @olaoluslawn , the teams at @beaubeausartclub & @vam_east , and designers @alfie_allen_ & @maxwm__ , who turned my sketches into something so huge NASA could see the ting from space.
It’s been up for a while and will stay up a bit longer, so if you’re in the area, I urge you to please go check it out!★
A flick through the Ground Rules sketchbook ✏️📒
The Ground Rules team couldn't be prouder of the visual identity we're developing. This is all thanks to the infinite hours put in by our lead illustrator @nix0nova 🤩🪄🌠
Here's a sneak peak of her sketches - some are layered with digital work. These ideas make up the basis of the intricate world we're building. This year, everything from the merch, staging & decor is 1000% DIY & raw-to-the-core but we're pouring our hearts into it and we can't wait for you all to immerse yourselves. It's beautiful to think this is just the beginning... 💯
Big shout out to everyone in the Team putting in the work to bring this world to life 🌈
The festival is just around the corner and we are mega flipping excited!! Hopefully you can join us and have a blasttt on the weekend of the 19th of June 🫶
jumpinnn into hotter weather, more sunshine and goodness. Happy easter & belated equinox n alllla that☀️☀️☀️
Been a crazy few weeks, birthday bonanzas and danceyy madness- super grateful to all my closest ones who make each spin around the sun more special!
@hanagbm on da home made yummmy bday cake thank u myy sweet xxx
This one’s overdue to share.. but still one of my fav projects so here are a few glimpses into the visuals for @cheetah.brr Freaks EP.
2 years back I worked on the promo animation & cover for Cheetah’s Jungle EP release, as well as a graphic for the vinyl sticker.
Big ups to Cheetah for getting me on board w this one. A pleasure having my work printed physically & spinning whilst playing the hardest jungle slammers about.
Included a few more illustrations made for cheetz on his bandcamp banner and a couple other release graphics.
These works mean a lot to me as my first commission i ever got was from cheetah, years ago when we were both just startin out, putting me on back when I used to colour my graphics in w my finger on my bruuk phone. big luv alwaysss xx
ok… finally sharing this one🙏🏼⭐️ had the pleasure of working on the cover and promo poster for the Jungle Funk VOL2 EP a while back.
@janaway_ absolutely smashed it fusing UK & Brazilian sounds making every track a bass heavy bouncey banger!!!
LUV IT
Heres some close ups, details and bts sketches of my process🫡
still got some more to show from this project so keep an eye out!
quick graphic turnaround for last weekend💥
4 designs, bunch of TS & PRINTS & we sold em all!!!
big ups u lot thanks for showing the support n love that night!!
lived the moment more than capturing it so if any u have pics of the goodies u bought send em over.
Had the pleasure of conjuring this up for Ldn’s wickedest shooter @silva1snipa 🎯
Who last year left murder across uk dancefloors.
In 2026 expect no less then shellings from the icequeen herself
#caneveryonestopgettingshot
🌠 Somewhere very far from planet Earth, the aliens prepare for their next intergalactic excursion... 👽
They're packing all the essentials plus a little bit more 👀
Once they've gathered what they need, they're off at the speed of light... You'll have to stay tuned-in to find out what happens in the next chapter 🤫
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🎨 @nix0nova
an old one from me! almost a year and a half and still not shared on insta.
this poster has a fun lil story to it. so before i met my housemates they’d already found it stuck up around their area and took it home w them. it lived on their bedroom wall for a year before we even crossed paths. no name on it, no way to find me, just the art doin its thing.
but yeah they have lived with my art a year longer than with me ahah.. MAD THAT.
divine intervention thru drawing
bringing me together w the right ppl!
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this reminds me artwork doesnt start or end on instagram. this one has lived a life of its own, and thats my fav part about creating, is when it lives beyond me putting pen to paper
this reminds me to get my art out of the screen and into real spaces- still luv my insta peeeple who support ma work💙💙
just a couple thoughts thanks for hearing xxx
