Werner Bronkhorst 'Country Road' Print Available

Artist: Werner Bronkhorst
Title: Country Road
Medium: Framed Giclee Print
Size: (A3) 42 x 29.7 cm
Edition: 99
Price: $1,200

 

Werner Bronkhorst is a modern painter and sculptor from Australia, originally born in South Africa, who has gained significant recognition for his unique approach to scale and texture. His practice is characterized by the use of thick, gestural applications of paint that serve as expansive landscapes or abstract environments for his subjects. Bronkhorst often focuses on the juxtaposition between large, sweeping strokes of mixed media and tiny, meticulously detailed human figures. These miniature subjects are frequently depicted engaging in athletic activities such as skiing, surfing, or tennis, effectively turning the physical ridges and peaks of the paint into functional terrains like ocean waves or snowy mountains.

The artist began his creative journey with a background in furniture making, which heavily informs his technical understanding of materials and structural composition. This craftsmanship is evident in the way he builds up layers of plaster and oil to create a three-dimensional quality on the canvas. By isolating his tiny figures within vast, monochromatic spaces, he explores themes of isolation, perspective, and the human relationship with the environment. His work invites viewers to look closer, rewarding them with intricate details that are often missed at first glance. Based in Sydney, Bronkhorst has leveraged social media to share his process, allowing a global audience to witness the physical labor involved in his heavy impasto technique. Through this blend of traditional fine art and modern presentation, he continues to push the boundaries of how texture can dictate narrative within a static frame.