Needlework

A figure rendered in warm ochres and yellows emerges from a shadowed ground of blacks and greys, their hands raised in a gesture suggesting work or concentration. The composition is intimate and compressed, with expressive brushwork that prioritises form over detail. Layers of red, blue and purple create atmospheric depth around the central figure. Executed in oil on board, the work demonstrates Niemann’s commitment to figurative practice and his belief that every day presents an opportunity for artistic exploration.