Original works · An enduring legacy
A world beyond the ordinary.
Every painting tells a story. Every colour holds a feeling.
Bert Menco saw the world differently — with imagination, tenderness, humour and a spirit entirely his own.
Through his art, we are invited into a world where ordinary moments become extraordinary, where dreams take shape, and where his imagination continues to live.
Discover his world. Explore his art. Keep his story alive.
A curated selection
In Across, Bert Menco portrays two figures reaching towards one another across a dividing line. Dressed in red against a mysterious, star-filled background, they appear connected yet separated. The painting explores themes of longing, human connection and the invisible boundaries that exist between us, capturing a quiet moment of hope and togetherness.
Athena, goddess of wisdom and strength, sits quietly beneath a golden sky. Her faithful owl watches over her, symbolising knowledge, intuition and protection. A colourful portrait of feminine power, calmness and inner wisdom.
In Display, Bert Menco presents a mysterious figure adorned with fiery, wing-like forms against a richly patterned background. Vibrant colours and symbolic details create a dreamlike atmosphere, where innocence, fantasy and transformation come together. The figure seems to exist between reality and imagination, inviting the viewer into a world of wonder and mystery.
The estate collection
“No new Menco will ever be painted.
What remains is all there will ever be.”
A finite body of work, released privately by the artist's family to collectors who will cherish it.
The man behind the imagination
Dutch-American artist and scientist Bert Menco found extraordinary worlds within the everyday. His paintings weave together memory, emotion and imagination — each one a window into a life of profound curiosity.
Discover the artistIn his own words
“I divide my time between science and art...”Bert Menco · Art of Chicago, 2001Read the full interview
For the discerning collector