Wolfgang Bauer

Wolfgang Bauer 2009: Queer Theories

2009-01-14T12:01:00.001-08:00

Wolfgang Bauer 2009: Queer Theories

Jan 3 – Feb 27, 2009, opening reception Thursday, Jan 15 5:00-8:00pm

ONE Archives Gallery & Museum is honored to present the latest series of large, rich, and loaded oil paintings by Austrian artist, WOLFGANG BAUER. "Queer Theories" is a politically charged and bold body of work that captures the heart and provokes the mind. A reflective and emotionally challenging journey into the unresolved.
About my Paintings:

The concept for my latest series of paintings evolved from interdisciplinary studies of sociology, philosophy and from autobiographical episodes of oppression. This work touches on problematic issues like the politics of gender within patriarchal family structures and interrelated issues of childhood development.

By painting the protagonists life sized, making direct eye contact with the viewer, I attempt to elicit a discourse between the viewer and the predicaments’ of the painted characters. The viewers’ own social, cultural, political and religious backgrounds are the determining variables of how one interprets the depicted situations.

By keeping the depicted situations purposely open-ended and unresolved, no specific discriminating values or judgments are assumed. Instead, the depicted situations cue the viewer to examine his or her own prejudices.

As you take a moment and engage in the paintings, you might ask yourself if the characters remind you of someone or something in your own personal life. Perhaps, you even see elements of yourself?

Thank you for taking the time,

Yours,

Wolfgang Bauer

Closing Reception: June 9

2007-05-23T19:17:00.000-07:00

Don't worry, the Spring Awakenings' show is still running - it doesn't end until June 12, 2007.

But, on June 9, we are going to be having one last big hurrah. Details below:

WOLFGANG BAUER: SPRING AWAKENINGS
CLOSING RECRPTION: June 9, 2007
Found Gallery
1903 Hyperion Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027

For a map and directions: Found Gallery Location

Spring Awakenings for Sale

2007-05-10T18:36:00.000-07:00

All of the pieces from the upcoming Spring Awakenings show are now available online.

You can purchase them at the new Found Store: Buy Wolfgang Bauer Art

Wolfgang Bauer: Spring Awakenings (Opening!)

2007-05-09T11:06:00.000-07:00

Found Gallery presents
Wolfgang Bauer - Spring Awakenings
A series of large, rich, and loaded oil paintings by Wolfgang Bauer.

For the first time in Los Angeles, the Austrian-born artist presents his androgynous, bold and curious work in its entirety.

Dates: May 11 - June 12, 2007
Opening reception:
Saturday, May 12, 5-8pm (Valet parking)

1903 Hyperion Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323.669.1247

www.foundla.com
www.wolfgangbauerart.com

Wolfgang Bauer states that his aim is to provoke thought to find acceptance for “the Other” who is different than the accepted “normal” individual.

15% of proceeds from the sale of art benefit the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center

Two New Pieces for Spring Awakenings

2007-05-01T11:03:00.000-07:00

Two new pieces from the Spring Awakenings show have been added to the website gallery at: wolfgangbauerart.com

You can also see the pieces on Flickr at:

Patriarchy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wolfgangbauer/490269093/

Mother: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wolfgangbauer/490269089/

QAR Site of the Month

2007-04-19T13:13:00.000-07:00

I would just like to take an opportunity to thank the folks over at QAR for selecting my website, Wolfgang Bauer, as QAR Site-of-the-Month.

Welcome!

2007-04-18T12:27:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the beginnings of the Wolfgang Bauer blog. Here you can keep abreast of my latest shows, new work, press coverage, inspiration, and more.

For those of you who don't know me, here is a quick biography: Born in Vienna, Austria, Wolfgang Bauer currently lives in Los Angeles. Bauer is well known for his expansive and evocative oil canvases. He holds a degree in Fine Arts, Gender Studies, and German Literature from the University of Southern California. Wolfgang also studied at the Hochschule fuer Musik und Darstellene Kunst, (Max Reinhardt Seminar, Vienna Austria), and at the Universitaet fuer Musuk und Darstellende Kunst (Mozarteum, Salzburg, Austria).

For now, take a peek at my website: Wolfgang Bauer

You can also find additional information about my upcoming show at Found Gallery.