Man

A portrait of a man rendered in mixed medium, with bold gestural marks and weathered surfaces that suggest both figuration and abstraction. The composition presents a frontal head and shoulders against a divided background of blue and green, with ochre and yellow tones articulating the figure’s clothing. The paint surface bears evidence of scraping, layering and erosion, creating a sense of immediacy and material presence. Niemann’s practice of daily engagement with painting is evident in this work’s confident handling of form through colour and texture.