In Fant Wenger‘s paintings, nature and technology usually collide in a rugged and momentous way. Not only is the chosen spectrum of colours powerful, the artist also places railway wagons, telephone poles, parabolic antennas or even a satellite in the landscape. These are surrounded by trees with extensive branches and undergrowth. Powerful and often bare, they cross the pictorial space. The paintings show a distinct dynamism, which is intensified by the size of the canvases.
Light plays an important role in Fant Wenger‘s painting. He selectively dips individual elements into glistening light, which in various works spreads out over the entire picture surface, illuminating it supernaturally and running through the room like jack-o‘-lanterns. Which sparks jump here and what is sent or received in this world full of riddles? No causal or linear connection can be read. The artist gives hints through the titles, which can nourish suspicions, but without giving a real interpretation.
The works of art of Fant Wenger already give a hint after a short look that this artist masters his craft very well. He does not leave any of his compositions to chance, but intensively deals with their meaning and implementation, until he finally manages to reproduce all his thoughts in a harmonious interplay on the canvas.
Artist Statement
I see myself as a researching soul, shaped by my own existence, my cultural background and my worldview. I am convinced that an artist needs of lot of antennas to intercept the influences and ideas that are manifested in his art.
I see my art as a frequency on which I can transmit and receive on different channels. The frequencies and channels exist as colour, shape, audio or sculpture. They enable me to think beyond the contemporary, what was and will be. I strive to remain relevant to today’s art. I see art as a responsibility, a way to address contemporary issues. I will stay on air to stay connected with contemporary art.
Website: www.fant.ch
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