Ruth Wolf-Rehfeldt

Wurzen, Germany

Art Medium

Drawing Mixed Media Printmaking

Art Style

Abstract Collage Etching & Lithography

About the Artist

Ruth Wolf-Rehfeldt (1932-2024) was a significant German artist, celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions to Concrete Poetry and Mail Art, particularly within the restrictive cultural landscape of East Germany. Operating largely in isolation from official art institutions, Wolf-Rehfeldt developed a unique artistic language using typewriters to create intricate graphic compositions and textual permutations. Her works often blended visual art with philosophical inquiry, exploring themes of communication, societal structures, and the limitations and possibilities of language itself. Through her meticulous "typewriter graphics," she created a subtle yet potent critique of political systems and established a vital international network of artistic exchange, challenging censorship and championing intellectual freedom.