Australian artist Jonny Niesche sprinkles abstract minimalism with a touch of kitsch. His incandescent compositions ooze from the centre outwards in swathes of carefully rendered pastel hues, all dosed in the rebellious glitter of glam rock. Unabashed by comparison, Jonny is an artist who is excited about art. He lists a reel of names from whom he takes inspiration, including his university tutor Heimo Sobering, contemporary artist Isa Genzken, and, of course, king of glam rock, David Bowie. While his aesthetic is incredibly streamlined, his daily practice operates within very open perimeters,...
Bio
Jonny Niesche was born in 1972 and currently lives and works in Sydney, Australia.
Career
The artist originally pursued a career in experimental music in New York, only discovering his passion for art upon his return to Australia before enrolling as a Visual Arts student at Sydney University.
Collections
His work is featured in collections including the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne; Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney; Museum of Old and New Art; Hobart and Artbank, Australia.
