MATS BERGQUIST
Born 1960, Stockholm, Sweden
Mats Bergquist in the gallery.
Image courtesy of Galleri Weinberger Schandorff.
Mats Bergquist, a Swedish artist living and working in Italy and Sweden, works within the traditions of monochrome and minimalism, drawing influence from arte povera. His practice is defined by reduction - stripping away excess to focus on materiality, form, and space. Using encaustic wax, chalk, silver leaf, and pear wood, he merges Northern craftsmanship with Mediterranean influences, transforming these elements into abstract compositions that evoke stillness and contemplation.
Bergquist’s work explores the monochrome aesthetic as more than a visual limitation; it becomes a meditation on presence, absence, and depth. His muted surfaces absorb and reflect light subtly, shifting with time and perspective. Often working in polyptychs, he arranges individual panels into larger rhythmic structures, where repetition and variation create a meditative experience. His approach resonates with music, where silence and pauses shape perception as much as sound.
Beyond traditional formats, Bergquist integrates his works into architectural spaces, extending them onto walls, floors, and ceilings. This spatial engagement blurs the boundary between artwork and environment, encouraging viewers to experience his pieces in a holistic, immersive way. His exploration of minimalism is not just about reduction, but about revealing deeper layers of meaning -balancing materiality with spirituality, silence with resonance, and form with emptiness.
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