Bolger says  in  his  artist  statement, “ In my work  the main focus is  the light.  I paint the shapes of color created by the light, the light key of  nature.  My path as an artist was positively influenced by  the teachings of Emile A Gruppe, although I was never fortunate  enough  to  meet him.”  Bolger’s  description  of  Gruppe’s works:  “ they express the  beauty of  New England with a simplicity of design, natural light, bold color, and  expressive  brushwork”,  can  definitely  be  applied  to his  own  work. Bolger  has  a  strong  palette and his own voice in expressing the beauty of the world around  him.