January 23 – March 26: Bruno Wernli
Bruno Wernli, born in Zürich, Switzerland, is an abstract expressionist artist currently based in Natick, MA. Specializing in acrylics on canvas, Bruno 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.
Bruno’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. Bruno 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 continues to captivate audiences. Pursuing art as a second career, Bruno 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.
If you are interested in displaying your art at the BFL, please see the following:
- Art exhibit policy, which includes the application for exhibit space
- Art exhibit areas
Previous Art Exhibits
December 12 – January 22: Carlos Santiago
October 31 – December 11: Lia Vito
September 18 – October 30: Frances Caruso Daneault
August 8th – September 18th: Mary Weafer
June 27th – August 7th: Marie Picard Craig
June 4th – June 26th: Native American Reflections – We Are Still Here
June 4th – June 26th: Native American Reflections – We Are Still Here: Natick Nipmuc Artists
May 21st – June 3rd: Babsje
March 28th – May 14th: Rebecca McGee Tuck
February 8th – March 27th: Carol Keefe and Bobby Reeve
December 15th – February 7th: Ryan Black
Page header image by Jan Mateboer from Pixabay
