Paintings by Bruno Wernli

Library : Weston Public Library

Location : Community Room Art Gallery Weston Public Library, 87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Start : Sunday 29th of June 2025 12:00 AM

End : Sunday 29th of June 2025 12:00 AM

Description :

Born in Zürich, Switzerland, Bruno Wernli is a expressionist artist currently based in Natick, MA. Specializing in acrylics on canvas, Wernli is known for large-scale abstractions characterized by luminous, intense colors, crafted through a multi-layer technique. He is best known for his manipulation of color and form, which results in works with visual depth and textural complexity. Wernli's artistic practice revolves around the exploration of the interplay between composition, color, and chance. His works often begin with a predetermined composition and color scheme, but as the painting process unfolds, he relinquishes control, allowing the paint to interact with previous layers in unexpected ways. This approach results in compositions that are rich in visual and textural density, with each layer contributing to the overall narrative of the artwork. Wernli refers to this process as "planned spontaneity," where the principles of coincidence and chance play a central role in the creation of his pieces. Making his own canvas frames to specific proportions creates a link to his past as an architect. He also enjoys making his own paint from raw pigments to have greater control and celebrate individualism over conformity. image caption: "Neath," acrylic, 2023, 48 x 48" westonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/paintings-by-bruno-wernli-11/