Lenasgarden 1983

Bram Bogart's 'Lenasgarden' is a masterclass in the materiality of paint. Bogart worked with a vigorously thick impasto, that is, paint applied so thickly that it stands out from the surface. What’s remarkable here is just how far he took this tendency, building up the surface almost like a bricklayer with mortar. Each daub of color is like a building block, contributing to a surface that’s as much sculpture as painting. The sheer physicality of the painting challenges our conventional understanding of the medium. The weight and texture of the paint become integral to the work's impact, overshadowing any illusionistic qualities it might possess. This approach elevates the act of painting to a kind of construction, blurring the lines between traditional art forms. It is a testament to the transformative power of material and process.