Nicole Gordon

Hi, I’m Nicole, a London-based multidisciplinary artist and lighting designer working across immersive installations, live performance and spatial design.

With a background in textiles, my practice explores the relationship between light, material and space. I'm particularly interested in texture, reflection and movement, often combining lasers, lighting and projection to create site-specific installations and immersive environments.

Over the past decade, I've worked across electronic music, festivals and cultural spaces, creating lighting and laser designs for live performances, installations and bespoke commissions across the UK and Europe. Selected projects include Glastonbury Festival, Houghton Festival, Waterworks Festival, ICA London, Monument Festival in Norway and Ouroboros Festival in France.

Alongside my individual practice, I’m the co-founder of perspectives• a London based event series exploring deep and experimental electronic music, live performance and immersive spatial design. The project places a strong emphasis on emerging FLINTA artists and underrepresented voices, and centres around site-specific custom lighting installations that engage the audience on a sensory level.

I’m also the co-founder of ambi space, a creative network connecting women, trans & gender-diverse creatives working across visual art, lighting and creative technology. Through artist spotlights, mentoring and community initiatives, we aim to build connections, create opportunities and encourage safer, more inclusive spaces within the industry.

I’m a certified Laser Safety Officer (IEC 60825), with experience designing and operating laser systems for live and site-specific work.

I'm always open to new projects and collaborations.

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Areas of Expertise

I design custom lighting for immersive environments, combining emerging technologies with spatial sensitivity. I’m a certified laser operator, trained to IEC 60825 safety standards, enabling me to integrate laser technology safely and creatively within my work.
Inspired by abstract and organic textures, I create visual content using a range of tools and processes, including TouchDesigner. With a passion for experimentation, I strive to push the boundaries of what's possible and create experiences that truly immerse and captivate audiences.
I have several years of experience operating visuals and lighting for club nights, festivals and custom audiovisual performances. Live performance is central to my practice. I’m drawn to the energy of the moment and love the challenge of bringing a unique experience to each performance.
I’ve led creative direction for audiovisual club nights, live performances, and full-scale festivals, overseeing projects from early concept through to delivery. I work collaboratively with clients and teams to shape cohesive experiences that feel intentional, immersive and memorable.
I have extensive experience creating site-specific installations that respond to the spatial and architectural qualities of the location. From temporary pop-ups to permanent works, each project is approached with a deep understanding of the environment and a commitment to creating something truly one-of-a-kind.
My background in textiles strongly informs my approach to immersive design and I love incorporating fabrics to create depth, softness and movement within my installations. I’m fascinated by theatre scenography and the possibilities it presents for immersive experiences.
Alongside my creative practice, I have extensive experience managing complex projects from planning through to delivery. I’m comfortable working across tight timelines, multiple collaborators, and changing conditions, ensuring projects remain focused, achievable and well executed.