Nicci Romanovsky Daniele, was born in Cape Town, South Africa. She studied graphic design and marketing and has always been involved in creative pursuits throughout her life. She moved to Albany, Australia, in 2012.
Nicci’s creative practice is deeply informed by her studies in art therapy, giving her a rich understanding of how art can support healing, mindfulness, and emotional wellbeing. Her Albany studio is a welcoming space where she offers small handbuilding pottery workshops designed to be relaxed, inclusive, and gently meditative—inviting people to slow down, connect, and experience the grounding nature of clay.
In her own ceramic work, Nicci explores both functional and sculptural forms. Each piece moves through a thoughtful, multi-stage process that includes shaping the form, developing surface textures, refining details, and completing the work through firing. She works with a range of finishes, including glazes, underglazes, and cold surface treatments, to bring depth and character to her pieces.
In 2025, Nicci expanded her artistic practice through dedicated study in Florence, Italy, honing her skills in traditional sculpture. Her time in the studios of Raffaello Romanelli, Jana Buettner, and Victor Veber was profoundly influential and remains a transformative chapter in her creative journey.
