JOHN NIEMAN

www.johnnieman.com

“Ilike to create art that tells a story with paint, words, installations, and interactive imagery. I started with pastel and watercolor and often made a painting over a list of words. I called this style “Art of Lists” and did hundreds of them. I then spread my wings and created other styles.

Many of these efforts are installations that commonly involve over a dozen interconnected pieces. They are sometimes enormous. “What is Missing,” for example, involves 50 handpainted milk cartons. “If the shoe fits” captures a dozen portraits and the shoes that are associated with them.

My latest, “Dynamic Duos,” shows famous couples, such as Lucy and Desi, created on 1-inch strips and assembled on zig-zag accordion pleats. From one side, it’s Lucy. From the other, it’s Desi. Head on, it makes no sense, so viewers must walk around. Nevertheless, it’s fun and interactive, as I aim to do with all my art.”

“My work is about Gender Equality and Woman’s Empowerment. In our society, it has been far too easy for people to ignore these issues. That cannot and must not continue. I have dedicated my work to keeping these issues in the public eye, hoping that attitudes will continue to improve.

“He’s Gone, She’ll be OK” Oil on Canvas,

My work is necessary, and I will keep painting until it no longer is. Each painting concerns a particular issue in a cohesive body of work. I want my paintings to say something, to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment visually.”

“Each piece of Colored Pencil Art is an opportunity to make a difference in the world. The mission is to bring awareness to the conservation of our planet and all that exists on it. I create realistic and detailed drawings to inspire others to take action and help save the planet. The goal always is to evoke emotion and inspire the smallest of changes so that everyone can participate in helping our planet and all that exists on it flourish and thrive.

In our day and age, with the increasing effects of Climate Change on environments around the world, I am committed to using my art to promote conservation and have the honor of working with many organizations and initiatives to spread the message. Organizations such as ArtTour International Magazine, an online magazine that showcases contemporary visual artists and their artwork, the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group to create awareness of otter conservation through art, ABUN - Artists and Biologists Unite for Nature, a group of scientists and artists who are devoted to creating positive change for nature conservation, and Artist for a Green Planet, a platform that connects and celebrates artists who are working to create a more sustainable future. All of these collaborations have helped my work reach a wider audience and even further spread my message of conservation.

By sharing these works with your friends and family, you can also spread awareness of the essential cause this work supports. Every bit helps when it comes to protecting our planet and everything on it. With my continued commitment to the environment and with the help of others, we can positively impact the environment and create a healthier world for future generations!”