I asked ChatGPT to tell me about myself* and this is what it said:

"Nick White's artistic journey is a testament to the power of play and experimentation in creativity. Beginning his professional career in 1984, he initially captured the world through photography, working with bands for the New Musical Express, jazz musicians for The Wire Magazine, and documenting ancient buildings for English Heritage. Over time, his focus shifted towards studio-based work, leading to the creation of mixed media collages that blend photography with found objects, such as his notable piece featuring composer Gavin Bryars, which incorporates floated polaroids, collaged maps, elastic bands, and rusty nails. This piece can now be found in the collection of The National Portrait Gallery along with several other photographic portraits by Nick.

In recent years, Nick has embraced a more playful and exploratory approach to art. His current body of work, showcased in "The Bacton Seal," is a collaboration between him and his artificially intelligent alter ego, Andy Inkblot. This collection exemplifies his return to creating images for the sheer pleasure of it, allowing spontaneity and curiosity to guide his process.

Nick's work often features a distinctive visual language characterised by abstract forms, floating faces, and humorous text. He frequently pairs his images with playful sentences, creating a dialogue that adds depth and amusement to his pieces. This approach underscores his belief that art doesn't always have to be serious; it can be an avenue for joy and laughter.

A recurring motif in his art is the human head, which he began drawing as a warm-up exercise to overcome procrastination. This practice has evolved into a significant aspect of his work, resulting in thousands of unique head illustrations that showcase his ability to find creativity in the mundane. [This refers to another Nick White I think...possibly the very talented illustrator who shares my name and whose work I admire].

Through his diverse artistic endeavours, Nick White invites viewers into a world where creativity knows no bounds, and where the act of making art is as enjoyable as the finished piece itself."

Most of this is true...

The rest is definitely true...

*Nick also codes and designs the North Norfolk Open Studios website and is keen to take on more work building and maintaining websites of all descriptions.

**Nick grows a lot of yacon and uses it to make yacon syrup a wonderful alternative to sugar for diabetics. He will tell you about this if prodded.