Help - Jayson Nikera

About the work

Jayson Nikera, 2018
Mixed media, collage, paper and acrylic on canvas
762mm x 1016mm

This work represents chaos within the home. Using the technique made popular by Jackson Pollack ( a distressed alcoholic that eventually cracked and was selfish enough to take the life of an innocent person).i reference his attributes. The use of reds and blues reflect gangs, police and blood. On the surface this piece looks bright. However underneath it all, it is not what it seems and violence is what it represents.

About the artist

Jayson is of Aotearoa (New Zealand) Māori with a touch of Irish and Scottish descent.

“I have recently done some soul searching, finding one’s purpose, self discovery or even finding that inner peace. Now that I have a clearer understanding of what makes me tick I believe that I can live the rest of my life with purpose.

I took bone and wood carving courses when in my early teens and continued to carve as a hobbyist on and off for many years.

During my mid twenties I was introduced to Pounamu and then gold and silver studying under a local gemstone artist as well as a local jeweler.

Following that I left to work in film as a set carver and finisher on the film Lord of the Rings. During the time when set work was down, I worked as a display gemstone carver at private art gallery Tamarillo in the heart of Wellington City.

Now I am on a journey to hone my knowledge and talent in contemporary Māori art and jewellery to create pieces for people from all around the world to enjoy.
Noho Ora Mai.”