Nickie Gunning

Artist Statement

Nickie Gunning (b.1991 Long Island, NY) is an interdisciplinary artist based in Metro Detroit, Michigan whose work explores gender identity through ceramic sculpture and found-object assemblage. Their work has been exhibited nationally, at venues including the Cranbrook Art Museum, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Springfield Art Museum, and in large scale exhibitions such as Mighty Real Queer Detroit. Gunning is the recipient of awards including the Frank Swaim Award of Honor and multiple artist residencies, with features in publications such as The Washington Post and Trans Mag. They hold an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BFA from the Corcoran School of Art + Design.