John Nieckarz

John Nieckarz’s paintings take the heedlessness of abstract expressionism and brilliantly imbue it with a culturally relevant, colorful tenacity. Influenced by music, the cosmos, and physiology, Nieckarz captures the sonorous, dynamic qualities of human life. His paintings often look as if a stars cluster has undergone mitosis, unifying energetic little marks in a resolved, redemptive final form. Nieckarz uses an innovative combination of acrylic house paint and traditional acrylics and oils, sometimes applying his paint with a spoon in order to allow greater expressiveness. He focuses on the process when he paints, experimenting with his materials and giving his conscience free-range. The freedom with which he approaches his work allows him to reach a point of spiritual and physical unity. Nieckarz’s work prompts a similar unity in viewers. The work communicates a sense of truthfulness and encourages viewers to question their own relationship to the hectic contemporary world.