ABOUT NiKENNY

NiKENNY is the name chosen to forever bind me to my cousin, Kenneth Caldwell (Kenny). Kenny was one of my favorite people, and during his time alive, he always showed me that I was one of his favorite people, too. Kenny was also an artist, and we connected through creativity, which helped me achieve many goals throughout my career. Like so many other families, we lost him during 9/11: he was never found. This is my way of honoring him.

ABOUT Ni’COLE

Philadelphia native Ni’Cole Barnes-Durham is a visual artist with over 25 years of experience as a Creative Director. Her artistic journey began as early as age five with sketching. Ni’Cole has been part of numerous art programs at notable Philadelphia schools, including Drexel University, Textiles (Philadelphia) University, and Moore College of Art and Design. Ni’Cole chose Architectural Drafting and Design at age fourteen at Murrell Dobbins Vocational Technical High School and majored in the same field at the Community College of Philadelphia. Ni’Cole holds a degree in Arts from Thomas Edison University. Her multifaceted skill set and curiosity have enabled her to expand beyond a single title, taking on roles such as Manager of a creative space, to art show judge, and more. This marriage of creativity and logistics makes Ni’Cole a valuable asset in many areas.

A consistent area of practice is makeup artistry, where Ni’Cole has applied her architectural knowledge by creating looks tailored to unique bone structures and facial features for people of all colors and ages. As a makeup artist, she takes pride in providing top-tier customer service, education, and reflective listening. She has privately worked with well-known brands in the industry and has lent her skills to fashion week and various local projects, including Bridal, Editorial, and beauty work.

Ni’Cole’s most significant endeavor yet is her path to entrepreneurship, marked by the birth of her startup and the creation of the NiCyBrush.