Island Walk South Plaza Mural

Nico Sauve – Nicole Holderbaum aka “Nico” is a Florida-based visual artist, muralist,
creative director, designer, and community organizer.
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Nico trained in art schools and programs growing up, eventually leaving home to further develop her career in Jacksonville as a muralist and street artist. She has painted murals around the world, and has been commissioned by & collaborated with globally-recognized brands and businesses, including Red Bull, Empire Records, Atlantic Records, Jack Daniels, the Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL), Swisher Sweets, PNC Bank, among many others. Nico has also participated in popular mural and music festivals, including Governor’s Ball and Wide Open Walls.
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Nico has an established track record as a community leader and youth empowerment enthusiast. She has been awarded extensively for her community activism, recognized in Jacksonville as a “Community Champion” and “Art Innovator’. She has curated and produced art & music events, as well as creating a community program called the Kid’s Mural Project, guiding thousands of students across Florida in designing and painting murals.
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Nico is now currently based in Miami, where she looks forward to growing in a thriving arts community.

Inspiration for the mural: Nico’s work highlights the beauty in our local natural ecosystems, while promoting ideas like conservation, and human technology and nature working in harmony to enable us to thrive.The mural features local plants and animals, with a flow from land to sea.