The abstraction of Martha Jungwirth, at the Guggenheim MuseumGUGGENHEIM MUSEUM
According to the Guggenheim Museum, it is difficult to pigeonhole Martha Jungwirth (Vienna, 1940) within a specific artistic trend. He affirms, however, that his work is a transition between abstraction and realism. Now, it is irrefutable that Jungwirth has emerged as one of the key figures in the creative context of Austria and that his work will land next June 7th in the rooms of the gallery.
For the first time in almost six decades, the artist is exhibited on this side of the Pyrenees. And he does it in Guggenheim museum. Under the title Martha Jungwirth, the exhibition that will open at the Bilbao contemporary art center brings together “about 60 works” by the creator that spans almost 50 years of artistic production. According to the Museum, the exhibition includes a large selection of oils and watercolors, as well as three artist books. “The paintings and watercolors of Jungwirth “They are inspired by the meticulous observation of the human form, animals, the history of art and their extensive travels around the world,” notes the Guggenheim in a note sent to DEIA. In this one he also specifies that the Austrian’s work provokes a feeling of spontaneity through erratic shapes and intense colors.
Junwrith’s paintings and watercolors cover such diverse subjects “as their own interests”. Thus, it encompasses everything from the self-portrait genre to current events such as the coronavirus pandemic or the forest fires of Australia. Likewise, according to the gallery, “they masterfully navigate the subtle border between realism and abstraction.” In that sense, the creator’s art does not aim to capture a portrait or a linear visual representationbut is characterized by some strokes “explosive and gestural” and vibrant tones that help you express emotions.
Of style “decidedly nonconformist”is supported on unexpected supports such as cardboard, Accounting books or brown paper, because Jungwirth It goes beyond the mere selection of materials. Dialogue and play with them to create their stamp. “The artist has always sought liberation in its use of unusual materials that challenge the conventions of traditional artistic repertoires, reveling in the anodyne, the ignored and the heterodox“, maintain museum sources. They also remember that the exhibition exhibiting his work (sponsored by Occident) will open on next June 7 and can be visited until September 22, 2024.
