Burned bend wood, simplicity, exaggeration, and premium boat varnish. Bill wants to put the invisible craftsmanship of the preparation of a painting in focus. With his newest artworks he is exploring how to define the front and back of a painting.

In these works, he has been exploring framing, fabrics, textile details and International Toplac Plus, which is a high-gloss premium paint for all boat building materials above the waterline. It contains UV filters for increased durability.

The paintings aim toward sculptures. It is a composition of a clear grasp of International Toplac Plus on a polyester fabric, on top of the canvas there is a bended steamed frame installed with elastic string from a clothing detail.

Billekvist wants to highlight the function and construction of the frame and create new patterns within the square frame.

Where most paintings begin: before there is an image, often before there even is an idea. By choosing materials and technique, the conditions for the works change, the focus on painting can be experienced as a sculptural craftsmanship.