NAKI
Born in the beautiful village of Bellagio on the shores of Lake Como in northern Italy, it's easy to see why NAKI might be inspired by the great outdoors. But, it was in fact a traditional British fisherman in Brighton (England) who inspired this young artist to begin a series of 'beardy bear' characters.
'That Time...' by NAKI Original Watercolour on Paper 15 x 21cm Framed as shown with museum quality glass (anti UV / scratch / reflection) and acid-free mount beardy bears, camp fire, bearded guys, lumberjack brothers, bearded twins, beardy bears, plaid shirt, denim jeans, toasting marshmallow, story telling, great outdoors
Beardy Bear Pompiere (Fit Fireman) by NAKI Original Watercolour on Paper 21 x 29.5cm #Fireman #Muscle #Emergency #BeardyBear #Hose
Original Watercolour on Paper 21 x 29.5cm #Ribbons #WorldAidsDay #bearded #Dec1st #beardybear #americanbeauty
'That Time...' by NAKI Original Watercolour on Paper 15 x 21cm Framed as shown with museum quality glass (anti UV / scratch / reflection) and acid-free mount beardy bears, camp fire, bearded guys, lumberjack brothers, bearded twins, beardy bears, plaid shirt, denim jeans, toasting marshmallow, story telling, great outdoors
Original Watercolours & Pastels
The cast of beardy bear characters in NAKI's collection is eclectic and wholesome.
They all seem to enjoy the outdoor life - doing all the things that we'd like to do.
For available watercolours and pastels by NAKI, click here.
This is sold - If you would like to commission NAKI to paint you something like this, please get in touch by sending a message via the 'contact' page - click the image to activate the link...
These are sold - If you would like to commission NAKI to paint you something like this, please get in touch by sending a message via the 'contact' page - click the image to activate the link...
This is sold - If you would like to commission NAKI to paint you something like this, please get in touch by sending a message via the 'contact' page - click the image to activate the link...
This is sold - If you would like to commission NAKI to paint you something like this, please get in touch by sending a message via the 'contact' page - click the image to activate the link...
Original Works on Wood
Stunning paintings in oil, enamel and acrylic on smooth wooden panels. All of these examples are already sold, but NAKI is very happy to undertake a unique commisssion especially for you.
To enquire about commissioning, please send a message here
Beardy bear 'Old School Tattooed Man' by NAKI Open Edition Giclée Print on Paper 21 x 29.5cm Amazing stories...
'El Boxeador in Rosso' by NAKI Open Edition Giclée Print on Paper 21 x 29.5cm Tattooed boxer, old-school boxer, mustachioed boxer
'Whakiti' by NAKI Open Edition Giclée Print on Paper 21 x 29.5cm Beardy bear in the jungle, blonde beard
Beardy bear 'Old School Tattooed Man' by NAKI Open Edition Giclée Print on Paper 21 x 29.5cm Amazing stories...
Prints
Affordable Limited Edition and Open Edition prints allow you to extend your art collection with something a little bit special without breaking the budget. An inexpensive way to decorate your home or buy as personal gifts for friends and family. For available prints by NAKI, click here.
Original ceramic Glazed
Original ceramic Glazed
Original ceramic Glazed
Original ceramic Glazed
Original Ceramics
One-off, hand-made sculptures of the NAKI characters in clay. Created using unfired clay, then painted by hand.
For available ceramic sculptures by NAKI, click here.
Exhibitions, Commissions & Timeline
SOLO SHOWS
2016 December Permanent Exhibition, OIR Barber Shop, Milan
2016 August, Solo Show, Pagina 27 Libreria, Cesenatico
2016 June Arte Sotto al Bicchiere, Type, Milan
2015 November Naki's Barber Shop, Metropolitan Curiosity Café, Milan
2015 October Ammiragli e Malandrini (Admirals & Marauders) ONOarte, Bologna
2015 June Woof!, LeccoMilano, Milan
GROUP SHOWS
2017 June Illustrious Illustration, J.White Framing, London
2016 November Uno Sguardo in Mostra, USN Expo, Cagliari
2016 November To The Stars, Paratissima XII, Turin
2016 November Red Bull Canvas Cooler Artlab, Turin
2016 November Tittoni Art Fair (Fiera Dell'Arte Accessibile), Villa Tittoni, Monza
2016 September QuintoQuarto: Timmerman!, Palazzina 7, Milan
2016 September Parbleu! Mostra Jamais Vu, Palazzo delle Orsoline, Fidenza
2016 June Paint It Loud Festival, for JAR & Amnesty International Milan
2015 May La Mostra Della Carte da Gioco (Sui Biglietti dell'ATM), Milan
2014 July Whakiti MUDEC, Milan
COMMISSIONS
2016 June The Big Food Festival campaign poster, Milan
2016 IF Bags, In-Store Design, Milan
2015 June The Big Food Festival campaign poster, Milan
2015 IF Bags, In-Store Design, Milan
1987 Born in Bellagio on the shores of Lake Como