Eyes on American realist painter Bo Bartlett.

Born on December 29, 1955 in Columbus, Georgia, Bo Bartlett is an extraordinary American realist painter. With a modernist vision, his paintings celebrate the fleeting beauty that can be found in a simple moment. Due to his multilayered imagery and sharp-witted symbolism, the artist pushes the boundaries of the realist tradition. Inspired by America’s land and people, his paintings give us a different view of the daily life. For several decades, Bo Bartlett’s exceptional artworks could be seen in countless group and solo shows. Furthermore, a selection of paintings can be found in both private and public collections. A few examples from different years can be seen below. For further information about this extraordinary American realist painter, please visit his website or follow him on Instagram to stay up to date with his latest work.

Leviathan, Bo Bartlett, oil on linen, 89 x 138, 2000
Leviathan, Bo Bartlett, oil on linen, 89 x 138, work from 2000.
Lifeboat, Bo Bartlett, oil on linen, 80 x 100, 1998
Lifeboat, oil on linen, 80 x 100, artwork made in 1998.
Lobster Girl, Bo Bartlett, oil on linen, 58 x 48, 2004
Lobster Girl, a painting in the size of 58 x 48 from 2004.
Open Gate, Bo Bartlett, oil on linen, 48 x 66, 2011
Open Gate, oil painting on canvas in the size of 48 x 66, created in 2011.
The American, Bo Bartlett, oil on linen, 82 x 100, 2016
The American, 82 x 100, an artwork from 2016.
The Day Everything Changed Forever, Bo Bartlett, oil on linen, 48 x 60, 2016
The Day Everything Changed Forever, a dreamlike painting in the size of 48 x 60, created in 2016.
The Light Years, Bo Bartlett, oil on linen, 80 x 100, 2011
The Light Years, Bo Bartlett, oil on linen, 80 x 100, work from 2011.

All images © by Bo Bartlett.

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