Biography

In Theory Art Studios is a group of artists working together in a studio in Huntsville, Utah.

They have exhibited their works across the United States at festivals, cultural gatherings, museums, and in public spaces. In Theory Art Studios are the recipients of a number of awards and grants, for example from The Land Art Generator Initiative, Salt Lake City Arts Council, and Burning Man's Honoraria Grant Program. Currently, their artworks are on display throughout the US, from Los Angeles, to Salt Lake City, Houston and Miami.

Lead Artist Emily Nicolosi is a painter, sculptor and public artist. She was formally trained in Studio Art at the University of Vermont, and went on to receive her doctorate in Geography from the University of Utah. Today, she pursues her interest in the intersection of humanity, place, and environment through the sculptures she designs for In Theory Art Studios. 

Lead Builder Ian Nicolosi is trained engineer and master builder. With a degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Utah, Ian is passionate about pushing the limits and exploring new ways of integrating innovative materials into our sculptures. After over 20 years of professional fabrication experience, Ian is a master of building with an impressive versatility.

Emily and Ian Nicolosi are supported by computer-aided design modelers and builders across the US that bring in a variety of modeling, fabrication, and on-site installation skills.

Artist's Statement

In Theory Art Studios flagship sculptures deploy steel structures to compose recognizable symbols (e.g. star, heart, tear drop). These symbols are blanketed in geometric forms, often in dichroic materials that deliver shifting iridescence, and a sense of awe and wonder. Their installations build on this approach to draw the audience into immersive narratives by blending in written narrative, and LED art. Thematically, their work draws attention to our humanity and the potential thereof, both in terms of the social and the environmental: our relationships to ourselves, to each other, and to the planet. 

In Theory Art Studios forefronts environmental sustainability in their process, using upcycled materials and powering with solar. Bred in the Burning Man tradition of large-scale, interactive art, they are inspired to create works that transport audiences out of their day-to-day lives and into a space of inspiration and introspection. are excited about bringing the dynamism and edginess of Burning Man-inspired art into the public view and under the eye of more diverse audiences.