David Wolf’s photographs explore worlds both seen and imagined. Whatever his immediate subject, making photographs for Wolf is a process of transformation. “By making a connection between one’s inner life and the greater world, ” David writes, “art transforms not only what we see but who we are. At the heart of this process is empathy.”
While he has photographed in many places, Wolf’s vibrant San Francisco neighborhood provides him with rich ground to pursue his fascination with the passage of time and the manifestations of change.
Following the impetus of one idea as it flows toward another, David works organically, allowing the path of one project to create a context for the next. This willingness to work without a preconceived plan makes the process of discovery fundamental to his art. The result is a body of work both multifaceted and cohesive.
For nearly two decades Wolf has devoted himself to the pursuit of handmade excellence in the traditional darkroom, printing and toning all of his editioned black and white prints himself. More recently, he has also completed a book project in color and has explored aspects of combining photographs with other media.
Wolf’s artwork is distinguished by an intrinsic balance of concept and craft whether the finished work is a photographic series, assemblage or mixed media construct. David’s photographs have been exhibited nationally at such venues as San Francisco Camerawork, The Print Center in Philadelphia and the Society for Contemporary Photography in Kansas City. His work is included in a variety of museum, corporate and private collections.
Please see David’s resumé for details.
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