Nicky Kriara is a multidisciplinary artist and muralist based in Portland, Oregon. She holds a BFA in ceramics and has a background in stop-motion animation. At LAIKA Studios, she worked on major motion films, painting sets and test-animating puppet faces created through replacement animation using 3D printing technology. Her practice spans painting, ceramics, and public art, with projects ranging from murals to site-specific installations for interiors and community spaces. Kriara has collaborated with the Portland Street Art Alliance on numerous projects, including two murals for Multnomah County Library, and with architects, designers, and nonprofits to create art for building lobbies and low-income housing. Since 2016, she has run Niko Far West, a small-batch ceramic production and design studio making tiles, sculptural objects, and custom pieces for plant stores and shops nationwide.
