Reinhard Wöllmer at galerie 13: Paper and Steel as Poetic Sculpture
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Between Paper and Steel: Reinhard Wöllmer's Poetic Material Art in Freising
The galerie 13 in Freising presents artist Reinhard Wöllmer, who develops a distinctive language of form from simple materials. The exhibition Paper Objects and Steel Sculptures combines strict construction with playful poetry and opens a concentrated artistic experience between surface, body, light, and space.
Material Becomes Sculpture
Reinhard Wöllmer's paper objects contradict any notion of paper as merely a fragile medium. Colored papier-mâché is rolled into discs and then worked like a resistant material with a hammer. This results in convex-concave shapes, whose surfaces mediate between relief, drawing, and three-dimensional sculpture.
Circle, Construction, and Poetic Openness
A recurring motif in Wöllmer's work is the circle. In structural abstraction, this basic geometric form gains a particular tension: it appears closed yet open, static yet dynamic. Edges, layers, and shadow lines lead the viewer’s experience into an aesthetic encounter where the order of form gradually transforms into sensual perception.
The Silent Power of Steel
In contrast to the paper objects, steel sculptures emerge. While paper conveys lightness, tactility, and subtle color gradations, steel brings weight, hardness, and architectural presence into the exhibition atmosphere. The dialogue between both materials reveals how differently space can be articulated through surface, contour, and volume.
An Art Historian's Perspective
Wöllmer's position is situated within the realm of geometric abstraction, constructive art, and contemporary material aesthetics. His works combine artisanal precision with a poetic concept of sculpture. Born in 1957 in Nuremberg, the painter and sculptor studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg under Clemens Fischer and completed his studies as a master student. A scholarship from the city of Nuremberg led him to Skopje in 1991; he also received, among others, the Hollfeld Art Prize and the Art Prize of the Art Association Spirale Treuchtlingen.
Curating as an Invitation to Engage with the Works
The presentation in galerie 13 emphasizes concentration and immediate perception. A space for cultural education arises between paper objects and steel sculptures, where visitors can trace material processes, geometric form finding, and sculptural spatial effects. The exhibition invites viewers to see slower and grasp the language of things with their eyes, sense of space, and imagination.
Opening Hours and Visit
The exhibition is on view from September 22 to November 7, 2026. The galerie 13 is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2 PM to 6:30 PM, Thursdays from 2 PM to 8:30 PM, and Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM and by appointment. Admission is free.
Conclusion: An Art Experience Between Lightness and Weight
Reinhard Wöllmer's paper objects and steel sculptures demonstrate how material, craftsmanship, and geometric reduction create a compelling aesthetic experience. Art enthusiasts can expect an exhibition with quiet intensity, precise language of form, and significant sensual presence. Those who wish to experience contemporary sculpture, object art, and poetic material aesthetics directly should definitely visit this exhibition live at galerie 13.
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