Max Mertens - [elemɛnˈtaːɐ̯]

Show & Culture

For the exhibition [elemɛnˈtaːɐ̯], Max Mertens explores the four elements—air, fire, water and earth—through humanity’s transformation of the planet. Works on display include a tree bent by industrial fans, a charred crate, a greenhouse and slowly melting blocks of ice. The exhibition concludes with growth and renewal. A sculptor of movement, Max Mertens works across sculpture, installation and drawing. His works transform through time and space.