THE ARTIST
Bennt Bengtsson is a Swedish born artist.
SUBJECT MATTER
He likes to say -
” I PAINT FRAGMENTS... FLOATING FREELY IN THE SPACE OF TIME ”
Painting the fragments that remain from impressions... whether it be the remnants of a landscape or of a sky seen only yesterday... or painting the remaining fragments of early childhood memories
Working in the opposite direction from that of the archeologist who frees layer upon layer by digging downwards in the search of fragments.... Bennt Bengtsson works in the opposite direction, covering up his canvas with layers upon layers with his “fragments” of time
( some paintings have been in progress for several years )
Bennt Bengtson has truly developed his own unique language and approach to expressing himself
STYLE
He is an extremely physical painter. Painting fast and bold. Improvising yet totally prepared. Attacking his canvases in seemingly erratic outbursts. Leaving distinct traces of his signature style. He usually works in large oils
OTHER TECHNIQUES
Apart from the main medium being oil, Bennt Bengtsson works in any medium that catches his imagination. Regardless of medium, his ”language” is ever apparent regardless of which technique he uses. Be it oil, aquarelle, pencil drawings or iPad prints... photography, sculpture or mixed media
SIGNATURE
Bennt Bengtssons signs all his works with - BB ( which has the likeness of a “13 13” )
1965-66
St Martins School of Art - London
1967-1968
HDK School of Art - Göteborg
1968-1969
Arméns School of Photography- Kristianstad
1969-1972
HDK School of Art - Göteborg
1972-1994
Art Director/Copywriter/Creative Director - Göteborg
2009-
Bennt Bengtsson moves to Switzerland and sets up his own art studio and private gallery in Weggis. He starts painting full time.
2019-
Bennt Bengtsson moves part time to Alderney, Channel Islands and sets up his second art studio and forms his own gallery called lePassage Gallery & Sculpture Gardens. He starts the "SUMMER EXHIBITION" featuring his artist friends each year
2022-
Bennt Bengtsson creates a new art event that he calls "IN LOVE WITH SWITZERLAND"
Celebrating his great love for Switzerland
As place to fall in love with and to be inspired by as a painter
These special dedicated exhibitions will be held off and on in Switzerland in the future