Nikki Rakov’s paintings explore the mystical, symbolic, and sacred, blending ancient myths, folktales, and ghost stories with personal vision and imagination. Her work brings to life figures and animals in dreamlike landscapes—spaces that exist “between the worlds,” where the spiritual and subconscious meet.

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Drawing on her deep interest in mythology, the esoteric, and ancestral memory, Nikki reclaims the suppressed voices of women historically cast as witches, healers, and mediums. Her intuitive process begins with visions and dream imagery, evolving through sketching, research, and travels to sacred sites, especially in the British Isles. These journeys connect her with ancestral stories and hidden histories, infusing her work with layers of meaning.

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Using oil and acrylic, Nikki creates richly symbolic paintings that honor the resilience and spiritual agency of women across time. Her work is informed by uncanny experiences, personal dreams, and research into historical women who held secret knowledge. Through painting, she builds a visual language that bridges past and present.

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Nikki’s art invites you to pause and enter spaces of mystery—landscapes that hold memory, spirit, and stories waiting to be unearthed. Through this dialogue with myth and memory, her paintings offer a path toward deeper connection with self, spirit, and the unseen.