Leonardo Nierman, born in Mexico City on November 1, 1932, initially pursued music but later turned to art after realizing his passion for painting. He found inspiration in music, noting similarities in tonalities and rhythms between the two forms.

While studying business, Nierman viewed art as a hobby until he shifted his focus entirely to painting. Known for his vibrant abstract landscape paintings with cosmic or terrestrial themes, he gained recognition with a major exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico City in 1972. Since then, his works have been exhibited globally, including in the United States, Italy, Israel, Australia, Spain, and Japan.