Trees in blue 2005

Endre Bartos, who passed away in 2006, created this oil painting entitled "Trees in blue" with vibrant colours and thick brushstrokes that dominate the canvas, creating a textured surface full of energy. The composition is structured by the vertical forms of the "trees" which are rendered in bold blue hues. These forms anchor the painting amidst a flurry of reds, oranges, pinks and greens. Bartos uses these colours to build depth and movement, almost dissolving the trees into a broader field of abstract expression. The brushstrokes are applied in short, directional marks, adding to the painting’s dynamic feel. This emphasis on materiality and form reflects a modernist pursuit of art that is self-referential. Bartos invites us to consider the aesthetic properties of painting itself. The lack of clear representational space challenges our perception, encouraging us to engage with the interplay of colour and texture. Ultimately, "Trees in blue" becomes a site where the act of painting and viewing intersect, creating an ever-evolving dialogue between the artwork and its audience.