RUSSELL MALTZ
To become and become undone, as becomes again as not before, becomes unimaginable as is visible and as invisible as always.
For his works, American artist Russell Maltz usually uses construction materials such as glass, concrete, and plywood panels. He takes them of their original function and creates formal and physical relationships to existing architectural spaces. He paints plywood panels partially monochrome and then assembles them into sculptural objects, whereby some parts remain visible and others are concealed. In public space, Maltz encounters abandoned and unnoticed building materials, which he transforms into works of art using paint and minimal interventions. Thanks to his careful handling of the material, the individual parts can also be returned to their original purpose. Photos document the ephemeral works of art. Maltz thus refers to the transient character that is inherent in all things and sensitizes our perception of it.
In 2013, works by Russel Maltz were exhibited for the first time at the Galerie Wenger.
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RUSSELL MALTZ, S.P., SCR-17_615 (Sunbeam series), DayGloEnamelon, Plywood 4 pieces suspended from nail
RUSSELL MALTZ, S.P./ZR #113, 10539, 2013, Enamelon Plywood, 4 pieces suspended from nail, 170 x 170 cm
RUSSELL MALTZ, S.P.G., W #216z, 2016, Acrylic and lacquer on glass, 37.5 x 40.5 x 10 cm
RUSSELL MALTZ, S.P.G., ORW #116z
