Nicky Foreman was born in Waitara, Taranaki and graduated with a BFA from Elam, Auckland University in 1992, since then she has maintained a vigorous exhibition program. In 2005 Foreman completed a 3 month residency and exhibition in Vallauris, France, her paintings are highly sought after and feature in international collections such as Saatchi & Saatchi; New York, Ruby Wax; London, Jim Rosenfeld; New York and many others.