Charles Nissen
paints in a surrealistic style, and there are influences of classic surrealism throughout
his work. . . yet he is continually exploring new avenues of expression by way of the
ideas he introduces. These insights into the artist's mind illustrate that it is not
always the most comfortable place to be! Yet, there are always things I find intriguing
and amusing in each of his paintings, and a smaller group of works that I consider
absolutely astonishingly brilliant works of art. I will let you decide for yourself
which are which, and you need not come to the same conclusions. The realm in which
Charles Nissen works is wide open to infinite layers of interpretation, and while he is
continually confronting the viewer with undeniably stark images, there is a humor in his
work that reveals a very keen and mighty intellect. As someone who has worked with Charles
before, I can tell you that he is an extremely creative, resourceful, and often downright
hilarious individual. I feel that he is just on the threshold of his greatest artistic
works, and I am proud to call him my friend. So, I invite you to take a look at some of
this artist's very personal expressions, and I am sure you will find some food for your
thoughts, and fuel for your emotions. Enjoy.
Jim Mack
