The atmospheric and the space itself, with all its manifestations, are often the starting point in Wolfgang Karl May's work. Inspiring impressions, formally unusual and challenging impulses from outside, or spontaneous ideas, encounter inner processes of sorting and intuitive connection. His installations attempt to lead the viewer to a new experience and perception and often enable immersive experiences. The space itself is an integral part of his artwork, but he transforms it decisively and gives it a new atmosphere. In his paintings, objects and performances, he also encourages us to think beyond the given, to remain flexible, to connect the historical with our own lives and to conquer new - airy - spaces. His works are thus an invitation to trace and reflect on one's own being, one's own perception and one's own feelings about art, are testimonies to a contemplative and philosophical examination of the nature of art and a tool for a new way of experiencing the world, which seeks to transform and sensitise in all directions, according to the premise of his performance: "Let's get out of here!". 

 

 

 

Wolfgang Karl May exhibits both nationally and internationally. His solo exhibitions include "Splaces 21" at the University of Witten/Herdecke in 2011, "Dürer Ahoy" at the Albrecht Dürer House in Nuremberg in 2009 and "Pink" at the Dabora Gallery in New York in 2003.