Bengt Olson is a Swedish artist whose painting is characterised by a strong sense of colour, light and form. With a personal visual language, he moves between the representational and the poetically abstract, with landscapes, people and nature often serving as points of departure. His works convey a palpable energy, while also embracing tranquillity and reflection. Over the course of a long artistic career, Olson has developed an expression in which colour assumes an independent and pivotal role. His brushwork is vibrant, and his compositions balance spontaneity with precision. The result is a body of painting that conveys both presence and movement, while inviting the viewer’s own associations and interpretations.