Nicademus (b. 1976, San Francisco, CA) is a contemporary painter based in Atlanta, GA, whose work weaves layered symbolism, nuanced palettes, and finely balanced compositions into immersive visual narratives. His paintings function as symbolic maps—each composition laced with hidden meanings, recurring motifs, and references to esoteric traditions.

Rooted in a deep connection to storytelling, his work draws on both the seen and the unseen—combining everyday imagery with emblematic forms that carry a quiet sense of mystery. Some paintings are built with deliberate structure, while others unfold with an intuitive, weathered quality, as if they’ve lived many lives before reaching the viewer.

His style draws from a diverse range of visual traditions—melding contemporary figuration, folk-inflected naivety, and a gritty street sensibility—resulting in paintings that feel timeless yet urgent. Through this alchemy of image and symbol, Nicademus invites viewers to look beyond the surface, discovering meaning in the spaces between what is seen and what is only suggested.