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t’s a well-known fact that abstract expressionism

can be vivid, surprising and surrealistic, but today

Iit is quite difficult and almost impossible to find

something new and interesting in this movement. Swe-

den - based artist Per Johansson is the one who breaks

this stereotype creating bright and memorable paint-

ings appearing to the viewer as balanced abstracted

landscapes, having some common features with Ger-

hard Richter’s and Maurice Sapiro’s works.

“When I paint I always strive for the moment when

there is life. I want the colors to vibrate and glow of

presence, I never finish before.

My paintings are inspired by the small and big

wonders of nature. I’m especially fascinated by light

and its ability to illuminate and transform.Through my

new paintings I want to express feelings like longing,

hope and presence”.