Nicole Mathieu, known under the artistic name, Niko, was born in Montreal and grew up in a family of artists. She worked in the fashion industry in California and New York, but was destined to become a painting artist.  Her early nomadic lifestyle has given her the opportunity to travel everywhere, particularly in Europe, and has given her art international influence.

The energy that Niko draws from meditation and yoga is reflected in her work.  Her canvases are vibrant with rough colors, brightness and impulsiveness. Moreover, a new tendency emerges from her work: "neonism."