Bridging classical canvas painting with the raw tactile imprint of industrial infrastructure, Black and Grey I and II, Expanded Metal Painting. Diptych (2017) by Austrian artist Clemens Wolf is a commanding two-panel work centered on surface sensuality and process. To create this large format abstract diptych, Wolf first applies a brushed oil foundation onto primed canvas, then dips industrial wire mesh into paint to stamp and drag calligraphic patterns across the light grey ground. The physical mark-making process captures the irreproducible moment of execution, leaving behind rich residual paint build-ups, subtle fingerprints, and lattice-like textures reminiscent of traditional textile printing. A graduate of the University of Arts Linz whose work resides in world-class collections such as the Albertina Museum, Wolf converts the language of urban fences into a sophisticated, museum-grade centerpiece of architectural presence.
 
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.
 
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