Bruno Wernli Art

Bruno Wernli, born in Zürich, Switzerland, is an abstract expressionist artist currently based in Natick, MA. Specializing in acrylics on canvas, Wernli is renowned for his large-scale abstractions characterized by luminous, intense colors, crafted through a multi-layer technique. He is best known for his adept manipulation of color and form, which results in captivating works that engage viewers with their visual depth and textural complexity.

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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.

Through his innovative approach to abstraction and his commitment to exploring the boundaries of color, form, and materials, Bruno Wernli continues to captivate audiences. Pursuing art as a second career, Bruno Wernli channels a lifetime of insights, unique depth, maturity, and perspective that come with life experience into each piece, creating work that speaks to resilience, renewal, and the transformative power of creativity.