John Nicholson
Bio
John Nicholson born in Texas. Attended the Fine Arts Programs of the University of Houston and the University of Texas at Austin. In 1977 immigrated to Rio de Janeiro where he began his career as a figurative painter and draftsman. Made 37 one man shows in Brazil, Switzerland, Germany, France, and Monte Carlo plus inumerous collectives from 1980 to the present. Has works in the collections of the National Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Paço Imperial in Rio de Janeiro.
Statement
There comes a time when the painter surrenders and enters the flow of the painting. The painting communicates directly with the painter and the painter answers directly to the painting. [...] The painting is vital. It’s no wonder that Picasso used to say that the painting is only ready when it’s breathing. The painter deals with pictorial issues until his painting becomes alive, becomes something concrete, that touches the viewer.
2.5 x 4m / 98.4 x 157 in
