The abstract paintings on panel, "Expanded Metal Paintings", are the closest to the classical art of painting. First, the paint is applied with a brush to a primed canvas. Then, a metal mesh is dipped in black and white paint to create abstract patterns over the red and light gray areas. Similar to traditional planes with textiles, the metal mesh moves over the canvas like a mold. Fingerprints remain, as does any excess paint. The finished work conveys a tactile sensation; the form resembles calligraphy, highlighting the sensuality of the surface.
Black and White I, Expanded Metal Painting, 2017, Abstract painting
Black and White I, Expanded Metal Painting, 2017
From the series Expanded Metal Paintings
Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 150 H x 120 W cm.
Unique
Unpacked: 5 kg Approx.
Crated: 30 kg Approx.
Hand-signed back by the artist
Mounted on a stretcher
Clemens Wolf is a graduate of the University of Arts Linz, is captivated by the aesthetic of decay, drawing inspiration from dilapidated materials like fences, abandoned warehouses, and unfinished buildings. Wolf has had exhibitions in China, Switzerland, France, Germany and the USA. He is represented internationally by several galleries and is part of renowned collections such as the Albertina Museum.
