Untitled (Wall Work 1), 1993

This edition by Gerhard Merz is a wall installation featuring a minimalist composition defined by stark geometry and precise spatial balance. A broad, dark, horizontal band is painted across the wall, asserting itself as a dominant visual field. At its center, a polished stainless-steel bar vertically bisects the composition, creating a striking contrast between materiality and surface. The reflective quality of the steel introduces subtle interaction with the surrounding space and viewer, reinforcing Merz’s ongoing engagement with architecture, light, and proportion. The work embodies his vision of merging painting with architectural thought, where clarity and austerity become expressive tools.