Mathias Wolf

In my work I deal with light and space. For me, light is the factor that enables us to visually perceive our surroundings. So I try to make light atmospheres visible that develop independently of the space by using stylistic components sparingly. For this purpose, the ballpoint pen serves me as a unique drawing pen because its properties and unusual use enable it to implement this aspect in a reduced way. This form of alienation is also reflected in my sculptures, which consist exclusively of found objects. These forms, determined by nature, are worked on sparingly. Only the rotten material is removed. The object is then brought to completion through various filling, sanding and varnishing processes. The result is sculptures that are reminiscent of marble in their external appearance and do not allow any conclusions to be drawn about the original material. In my work, I explore the limits of the possibilities offered by materials and techniques - and in doing so, I develop a fascinating game: a game with perception, a game of optical illusion.

From 1973 1983 he studied drawing and etching at the Muthesius Kunsthochschule in Kiel, Germany.Wolf continues to work especially in ball point pen drawings, but also in paintings as well as in sculptures .Since 1982 he also creates large out- and indoor installations.

From 1975 to 1989, numerous exhibitions and participation in exhibitions.
Between 1990 and 2001, several work stays and exhibitions in the USA, Chicago, Milwaukee and Los Angeles. 1990 - Funding of the Network III project for Art Chicago by the state of Schleswig-Holstein.
Since then, exhibitions at home and abroad. Including Art Expo Chicago 1990, Sandra Higgins Fine Art, London; 1991 - Connaught Brown Gallery London, UK; 1993 - Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Milwaukee; 1994 - Art Chicago; 1995 - Goethe Institute Chicago; 1996 - Goethe Institute Oslo; 2006 - Galerie im Bonifatiusturm, Röthenbach a. d. Pegnitz; Kulturhaus Abraxas, Augsburg; Galerie r, Augsburg 2007 - Guest artist at Ortung V, Schwabacher Kunsttage; 2008 - Installation for the Augsburg Peace Festival, Pax 2008, Augsburg Town Hall Square, d-connection.net - thread installation, 3rd Bunker D Week, Kiel University of Applied Sciences; 2011 - Art installation for Made in..., cultural festival of the cities of Nuremberg, Fürth, Erlangen and Schwabach; Sculpture exhibition in the New Botanical Garden in Kiel; 2012 - Gallery in the Wilhelminenhaus, Kiel; 2013 - Griesbad Gallery, Ulm; 2014 - 2nd Sculpture Summer in the Ulm Botanical Garden; Griesbad Gallery, Ulm; 20...