Virgen Extra (2026) — A New Figurative Painting by Claus Bertermann Now Available

Virgen Extra is now officially finished. The large-format figurative painting (200 × 150 cm), created in acrylic and oil crayon on canvas, marks a new chapter in my ongoing exploration of contemporary human behavior, symbolism, and quiet absurdity. At the center stands a distinguished gentleman caught in a strangely refined moment: drinking extra virgin olive oil. Not as a joke. Not as spectacle. As adaptation. In times when reality feels increasingly difficult to process, one simply changes the recipe. A Figurative Metaphor for Our Present. Virgen Extra reflects a world where gestures become substitutes for meaning, and elegance masks unease. The vibrant palette contrasts with the psychological tension of the scene — bold color fields collide with graphic line work, while the figure oscillates between composure and collapse. Hands, face, and body are fragmented and reassembled through layered marks, suggesting overstimulation, information overload, and emotional dislocation. Flowers hover like decorative distractions. The act itself — consuming olive oil — becomes a metaphor for forced nourishment in an environment that no longer feels digestible. This painting continues my figurative language: expressive, ironic, and deliberately uncomfortable. Not loud. Just persistent. Artwork Details: Title: Virgen Extra Year: 2026 Medium: Acrylic & oil crayon on canvas Dimensions: 200 × 150 cm Status: Available The painting is now offered also through 1stDibs under Claus Bertermann. For further works, studio updates, and upcoming releases, visit my official website: 👉 https://bertermann.art Published on bertermann.art, the official website of artist Claus Bertermann.