Mary Painting

The figures in Wouter Verburgt's paintings are simply there. He depicts them in their self-evident presence, which seems to be both casual and eternal.We witness a reality in which the main characters imagine themselves unnoticed. In addition to oil and acrylic paint, Wouter Verburgt regularly uses different types of found or self-dyed textiles in his paintings. He sews or glues these cut or torn fabrics onto a carrier of linen, cotton or wood, whether painted or not. During the making process, room is left for chance. There may be a starting point, but there is no predetermined goal. He reacts to what he sees. Along the way, stains or painting gestures can find their place in the image, and textile remains are reused. Years later, a canvas can be painted over, leaving parts of the original image visible. His work is characterized by suggestive shapes that relate to each other and the surrounding space. He often uses minimal resources. He lets the material speak for itself.