Blanko. The artists's recent work deals with domestic and local traditions in an impassionate yet critical way. For this exhibition he has put together several new sculptures and wallpieces, inspired by a visit to a dripstone cave in the area of Fraenkische Schweiz.
Monika Sprüth and Philomene Magers are delighted to present Martin Wöhrl's third
solo exhibition at Sprüth Magers Projekte. For this show entitled "blanko" (= blank,
plain, white) Wöhrl has put together several new sculptures and wallpieces.
A visit to a dripstone cave in the area of Fraenkische Schweiz in the south of
Germany, inspired the artist to make a group of sculptures entitled PAPA BIFI. The
resulting works are phallic stalagmites on vintage tables. In addition to this work,
Wöhrl is showing large scale wall based pieces, such as PALOMA, a combined relief
made out of several found pieces of wood in four different shades of whites and
off-whites, referencing the white peace dove.
Wöhrl's recent work deals with domestic and local traditions in an impassionate yet
critical way. The work DER HELLE BOCK (The Pale Billy Goat) references the trade
mark animal of the traditional Munich beer Augustiner Maibock. Having recreated the
animal in an overpowering scale, Wöhrl seems to make fun of local patriotism and
narrow minded group mentality. At the same time however, it speaks of his interest
in heraldry and traditional imagery.
Martin Wöhrl's work has recently been presented in the United States at Spencer
Brownstone Gallery, New York, and in Germany at Villa Concordia, Bamberg. He has
exhibited in numerous curated group shows, such as at the Centre Cultural, Andratx,
Spain.
Opening: Wednesday, 18 June, 7 - 9 pm
Spruth Magers Projekte
Ludwigstrasse 7 - Munich
Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 2pm and 3pm - 6pm; Saturday 11am - 2pm and by appointment
Free admission