Lot 479 | Günther Uecker und Lothar Wolleh | "Schwarzraum-Weißraum" (I - II)

UECKER UND LOTHAR WOLLEH, GÜNTHER1930 Wendorf und 1930 Berlin - 1979 London

Title: "Schwarzraum-Weißraum" (I + II).
Subtitle: Diptychon.
Date: 1972/1975.
Technique: a) Schwarzraum: photo print on textile fabric over wooden plate, partially painted over b) Weißraum: photo print on textile fabric over wooden plate, partially painted over; string, nail.
Measurement: Each: 98,5 x 98,5cm.
Notation: Each: signed and dated lower right: Uecker 72. Numbered, dedicated, titled, inscribed, dated and signed verso: I/II für Lothar Schwarzraum-Weißraum Folkwang Museum Essen 1972 Uecker Video Film 45 minuten.

The idea and planning for this action dates back to 1972. The action and filming took place on January 22, 1975 in the Museum Folkwang, Essen.

This work is registered under the number GU.72.113 at the Uecker Archiv for the inclusion in the Uecker-catalogue-raisonné that is being created. The work is listed under Günther Uecker at the Uecker Archiv, Düsseldorf.

We are grateful to Mr Oliver Wolleh, Lothar Wolleh Estate Berlin, for the kind scientific support.

Provenance:
- Private collection Germany

Literature:
- Cf. Dombrowe, Britta Julia: Werkverzeichnis der Bibliophilen Werke von Günther Uecker, Main 2006, cat. rais. no. BW 72002 II, here works on linen are mentioned, yet with the measurements 160 x 160cm.
- Cf. van der Koelen, Dorothea (ed.): Günther Uecker, Opus Liber - Verzeichnis des Bibliophilen Bücher und Werke 1960-2005, Mainz 2007, cat. rais. no. L 7502, here works on wood are mentioned yet with the measurements 160 x 160cm.