About
Nikole Nelson is an artist, designer, and the creative force behind BLKCORAL, an interdisciplinary studio renowned for crafting immersive, thought-provoking spaces. Bridging the worlds of fine art, interior architecture, and set design, Nikole shapes unique, brand-driven experiences. In her fine art practice, she transforms organic elements into intricate sculptures and pressed flora installations that reflect a profound connection to the natural world.
A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Interior Design and Architecture, Nikole has built a versatile career collaborating with premier global brands, including Tory Burch, New Balance, Kate Spade, Coach, and NBC Universal.
Nikole launched her studio in 2009 in New York City before expanding her practice nationwide to Hawaii. In 2022, her career went global when she debuted the BLKCORAL Botanical Collection as an Artist in Residence at SCAD Lacoste in France. Now based in Savannah, Georgia, her journey comes full circle, serving as the inspiring new base for her evolving art and design practice.
BLKCORAL CLIENT LIST: Tory Burch, NBC Universal, Kate Spade NY, Tiffany & Co., New Balance, Coach, Roy’s Beach House Turtle Bay, Foodland, Honolulu Coffee, American Savings Bank, BFG, Seaworld, Timbaland, Urban Outfitters, Hewlett Packard, Surfjack Hotel, Kamehameha Schools, Paiko, Arvo, Milo, RevoluSUN, Brue Bar, GQ Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes and Gardens, In Style Magazine, Food Arts, Cigar Aficionado, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Men’s Journal, Zink Magazine, Bloomberg Business.