Wichman, who is an Auckland artist & author was born in England, has been living in New Zealand since 1960.

Wichman studied drawing and painting at the Waikato Society of Arts. and has exhibited solo over twenty times.

“Wichman brings his interest in literature and art history to bear on his paintings which generally deal with psychological and moral questions. Human passion, social responsibility, power struggle, conflicts of loyalty and the intrusion of the unexpected are themes which span his career. His pictures are highly narrative and often use references or symbols that suggest the recurring nature of experience. He attempts to portray the human predicament as something both eternal and immediate and, in doing so, he introduces figures from earlier cultures into his cast of contemporary characters.”

It seems to me that Wichman’s works are weird and wonderful, with genuine human intrigue as motive and an assessment of the human condition in their portrayal. Each work is executed with competent technical skill.

Wichman is extremely skilled with charcoal, as demonstrated in this abstracted portrait. A disruptive piece, with somber, almost disturbing undertones - very captivating, it’s hard to look away.

Charcoal on paper, framed under glass.

Signed.

Art Measures: 325w x 370h Frame Measures: 500w x 570h

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