Black and White I, II and III, Expanded Metal Painting. Triptych, 2017

Clemens Wolf  

His The panel paintings "Expanded Metal Paintings" are the closest to the classic art of painting. Firstly paint is applied by a brush on a primed canvas. Then wire mesh is dunked into black and white paint and is used to create abstract patterns on top of the red and light grey areas. Similar to traditional blueprints with textiles, the wire mesh is moved across the canvas like a mold. Fingerprints remain as well as the redundant paint. The finished work bears a haptic sensation, the form resembles calligraphy: the surface's sensuality takes center stage. The organic surfaces of Wolf's work, with their vibrant colors and glossy finish, evoke a sense of decomposition and decay while retaining a polished elegance. The lightweight, airborne nature of parachutes introduces themes of gravity and suspension, merging fragility with permanence. Clemens Wolf's work focuses on transformation, with a particular interest in discarded parachutes—an homage to his passion for parachuting. These parachutes are coated in epoxy resin, carefully folded, and set into circular frames, sculptures, or canvases, creating a unique blend of painting, sculpture, and drawing. 

Overall size: 150 H x 360 W cm. Individual size: 150 H x 120 W cm. Hand-signed back by the artist Mounted on a stretcher Unpacked: 15 kg Approx. Crated: 90 kg Approx. Unique