BENNT BENGTSSON - is a Swedish born artist now living in Weggis, Switzerland He was educated at St Martins School of Art in London and at The HDK Art College in Göteborg. As well as these five years of Art College, Bennt Bengtsson also did an additional one year of Photo School. He is an Art Director, Creative Director and Copy Writer... as well as being an artist In 2010 Bennt Bengtsson moved to Weggis where he now has his large studio/gallery at the top of the village... and within walking distance from The Park Hotel Weggis ( PHW ). ( Through PHW, it is possible to arrange private viewings of his work ) His studio is ( a 20 min walk away ) ( or 5 min by car ) ( three free parking spaces are usually available ) A visit to his studio/gallery, is exciting and could be well worth the time whilst in Weggis. But prior appointment must be made. ( Bennt Bengtsson 0788-20 40 69 ) When Bennt Bengtsson choose Switzerland in 2010, as his new base for painting and creating. He says it was an easy and inspirational choice. Having spent time in Sankt Gallen as a young student and later on coming back on numerous occasions to Weggis in the summer or skiing the Swiss alps in the winter. Weggis was his choice of heart. His love for Switzerland is especially apparent in his many of landscape prints which will be on display at the PHW... He has caught the simple beauty of Weggis. The yellow park bench by the ”Schiffstation” overlooking the Vierwaldstättersee and the alps... or shown his love for the typically Swiss... being fascinated by the many small hills ( Hügelie ) at the top of the village, with its planted trees on top Bennt Bengtsson style is quite unique and can best be described as a mixture of conceptional art, expressionistic art, abstract art... even if he himself wants to stay clear of ”art labels” He likes to say ” I paint fragments... floating freely in the space of time” Wether it be oil, aquarelle, pencil drawings or prints. Or even sculpture. His ”language” is apparent... regardless of which technique he uses PHW are proud to present his new collection of Fine Art Prints ( 50 x 60 ) which have been printed in a exclusive limited edition of only 1/13 per motif. His prints will be on display... along with three of his oilpaintings Pre-view starting - Wednesday November 12th, displayed all day and evening Vernissage – Friday November 14th, starting at 19.00, aperitiv served Finissage – Sunday November 16th, starting at 11.30 For guests participating in the famous PHW Sunday Brunch, there is a special offer of free framing ( worth CHF 150 ) when also buying a print
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