Reinhard Wöllmer at galerie 13: Paper and Steel as Poetic Sculpture


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When Paper Gains Space and Steel Becomes Poetic
The exhibition Reinhard Wöllmer – Paper Objects and Steel Sculptures at galerie 13 Freising opens a view into a multifaceted artistic oeuvre between strict construction, structural abstraction, and playful poetry. From September 22 to November 7, 2026, paper, steel, surface, and space meet in a concentrated exhibition atmosphere.
Paper as a Sculptural Body
Reinhard Wöllmer contradicts the notion of paper as a fragile image carrier. His paper objects are made from colored paper mache, which the artist rolls into discs and then predominantly works with a hammer. Through this sculptural process, convex-concave forms with precise contours, sensual surfaces, and surprising spatial presence develop.
Between Circle, Surface, and Space
On the path of structural abstraction, Wöllmer often focuses on the circle motif. The geometric reduction imparts a clear formal order to the works, while bulges, edges, light, and shadow create a poetic openness. In the viewing of the works, it becomes evident how closely material awareness, craftsmanship precision, and aesthetic experience are intertwined.
An Artistic Position with Art Historical Depth
The artist, born in Nuremberg in 1957, studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremberg under Clemens Fischer from 1977 to 1984, graduating as a master student. Key milestones include a foreign scholarship from the city of Nuremberg in Skopje, working as a lecturer in design at the Werkbund Werkstatt Nuremberg, as well as the Hollfeld Art Prize and the Art Prize of the Kunstverein Spirale Treuchtlingen. His works are in public collections and have been presented in numerous solo and group exhibitions.
Curating as an Invitation to Slow Perception
The presentation at galerie 13 focuses on concentration and immediate perception. Visitors can gradually trace material processes, geometric form finding, and sculptural spatial effects. Thus, the exhibition also holds great value for cultural education: it shows how an independent contemporary art direction emerges from paper, steel, handcrafted work, and reduced formal language.
Galerie 13 is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Visits can also be arranged by appointment. Admission is free.
Conclusion: A Quietly Intense Art Experience in Freising
Reinhard Wöllmer's paper objects and steel sculptures lead into an art world between construction and poetry. Art enthusiasts can expect a sensual encounter with contemporary sculpture, object art, and poetic material aesthetics. Anyone wishing to experience the tension between strict form, craft energy, and playful openness should definitely visit this exhibition live at galerie 13.
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