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 abstract blend of painting, sculpture, and drawing.
Ines II, 2012. Abstract Painting
Ines II, 2012
From the series Ines
Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 190 H x 140 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.