John Nieto: Forces of Color and Spirit

JOHN NIETO

FORCES OF COLOR AND SPIRIT September 9 - September 21

Reception September 11 5:00-8:00 PM

JOHN NIETO

FORCES OF COLOR AND SPIRIT Opening Reception: Wednesday, September 11, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

John Nieto is widely regarded as one of America’s most accomplished, dynamic and exciting contemporary artists. His work concentrates on themes that transcend mere representation. His liberal use of intense primary colors, applied in bold strokes, creates both dimension and character on the canvas. His etchings and drawings exemplify classic linear techniques resulting in images of great detail and depth. All of Nieto’s art projects a sensitivity and respect for his subject. His work personifies his unique vision of the subjects he paints on canvases alive with vibrant, electric hues. Nieto’s work reflects his Hispanic and American Indian ancestry. New Mexican roots can be traced back over 300 years.

His unfettered use of brilliant colors has been likened to the 1920’s French Fauvist movement, which impressed him greatly during a visit to Paris. The Fauves gave him “permission” to use the colors he already felt intuitively.

Nieto’s distinctive style, combination of subject matter, expressionist technique, and use of strong color is instantly recognizable and collectors throughout the United States and abroad prize his work. He has produced bronze sculptures, etchings, lithographs and silk- screen prints, in addition to drawings in pastel crayons and charcoal. The past several years, however, have been devoted almost exclusively to painting.

Offering to the Great Spirit Acrylic 84 x 68 Inches (JN 129)

Nieto Suite 2013 Acrylic on Canvas 10 x 40 inches (JN 407)

Canis Lupus/Wolf Acrylic on Canvas 16 x 20 inches (JN 399)

Chief Rain in the Face Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 20 inches (JN 398)

Traditional Dancer Acrylic on Canvas 30 x 24 inches (JN 394)

Fancy Dancer #1 Acrylic on Canvas 48 x 36 inches (JN 392)

Fancy Dancer #2 Acrylic on Canvas 48 x 36 inches (JN 391)

Ring Thunder Acrylic on Canvas 30 x 24 inches (JN 369)

An Old Friend (Coyote) Acrylic on Canvas 18 x 24 inches (JN 397)

DAYDREAMS The quality of your daydreams equals the quality of your life.

You are what you aspire to be therefore to have high aspirations is not to be egotistical, but rather to strive for the best that you can be.

Living well has as a necessary ingredient dreaming while you are awake John Nieto

Sharp Nose (Arapho) Acrylic on Canvas 30 x 24 inches (JN 395)

Sioux Elder Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 20 inches (JN 396)

Whitetail Deer Acrylic on Canvas 30 x 40 inches (JN 404) Charging Alpha Wolf Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 18 inches (JN 370)

For more information please contact Dean Munn at dean@altamiraart.com or Katherine Harrington at katherine@altamiraart.com or call 307.739.4700 www.altamiraart.com