Forging reality: surface and reductionism in the work of Dick Bengtsson

Willems, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2167-7091 (2019) Forging reality: surface and reductionism in the work of Dick Bengtsson. Journal of Contemporary Painting, 5 (2). pp. 233-252. ISSN 2052-6695 doi: 10.1386/jcp_00002_1

Abstract/Summary

This article considers the work of the late Swedish painter Dick Bengtsson. It is conceived in an attempt to locate Bengtsson’s complex use of surface beyond the discourse of ‘sign games’ that has largely surrounded his practice to date. In addressing the limitations of a postmodern agenda concerned with Bengtsson’s prowess as a particular type of conceptual artist, this article explores his use of materials within individual artworks to elucidate less developed dimensions within his production.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/117724
Identification Number/DOI	10.1386/jcp_00002_1
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Arts, Humanities and Social Science > School of Arts and Communication Design > Art > Fine Art Henley Business School > Leadership, Organisations, Behaviour and Reputation
Publisher	Intellect
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