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Nick Wilems
"Contemporary Trees" artwork. Pyrography on an eucalyptus panel. Modern and Classic

2025

$9,283.22
£6,969.65
€8,000VAT Included
CA$13,091.67
A$13,299.75
CHF 7,599.01
MX$162,309.74
NOK 88,905.43
SEK 90,222.72
DKK 61,030.70

About the Item

"Untitled Forest XI" - Pyrography on Eucalyptus Wood Willems' artwork combines elegance, modernity, and timeless subjects, trees, above all, in pieces that are as unique as they are innovative—the result of an ancient technique reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. Pyrography is an ancient art form practiced by humankind. Fire and wood, timeless elements, are the sole mediums through which Willems' exploration unfolds, standing out in the field of figurative art for its power and transience. Through a slow creative process, he uses various heat sources to "paint" the surface of wooden panels, following the natural grain to create contrasts between smooth areas and the rough, charred sections left by the fire. In *Untitled Forest XI*, this exploration takes the form of a forest scene on eucalyptus wood, whose pale, striated grain becomes part of the composition, with the burn marks appearing almost like light filtering through the trees. His work has been exhibited in Berlin, London, and Milan, and has been particularly well-received in China, including exhibitions at the Shaanxi Provincial Museum and the Xi'an Museum of Contemporary Art, and inclusion in the permanent collection of the Qujian Yin Art Museum in Xi'an since 2022. In 2023, Willems won the "Earth's Wild Beauty" category at the "David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year" competition in London, competing against more than 1,400 international entrants. Framed by the Artist.
  • Creator:
    Nick Wilems (1989, Dutch)
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43.71 in (111 cm)Width: 62.6 in (159 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU431318272002

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