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1965
Created in 1965, this mixed media work on paper showcases Leonardo Nierman at a pivotal moment in his career, when his visual language was crystallizing into the luminous, kinetic forms that would earn him international recognition. Measuring approximately 28.6 by 21.6 centimeters, the intimate scale of the sheet belies the expansive energy Nierman coaxes from his materials. His characteristic fusion of spontaneous gesture and controlled layering is fully present here, with the mixed media technique allowing for a richness of surface that pure painting or drawing alone could not achieve. The composition pulses with the cosmic and organic tensions that defined his mid-century output, reflecting an artist equally at home in the traditions of Mexican modernism and the broader currents of Abstract Expressionism. Works on paper from this period occupy a special place in Nierman's catalogue, offering collectors a more intimate engagement with his process than his large-scale paintings and sculptures afford. The 1960s represent a particularly sought-after decade for the artist, as this was the era in which major museums and institutional collectors first began acquiring his work in earnest. Presented in excellent condition and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, this signed piece arrives framed and ready for display. For a collector seeking a well-documented, historically resonant example of Nierman's practice at a scale suited to a refined interior, this work represents a compelling opportunity to engage with one of Mexico's most distinctive postwar voices.
- Medium
- MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER
- Overall
- Signed
- Yes
- Location
- Gallery Art, Aventura, FL
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Gallery ArtView on map
For Sale — $1000
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