Die heilige Wiegalinda von Pantter=Bann 1917

Adolf Wölfli made "Die heilige Wiegalinda von Pantter=Bann" with coloured pencil on paper. The composition reveals a complex layering of forms and textures, unified by the artist's meticulous and vibrant use of colour. This artwork demonstrates a complete integration of text and image, which together construct the overall visual experience. Wölfli's intricate patterning and the dense accumulation of detail invite a semiotic reading where each element functions as a sign within a complex symbolic system. The work challenges conventional notions of space and representation, creating a self-contained world governed by its own logic. The dense composition can be seen as an attempt to fill the void, mirroring Wölfli’s personal struggle with institutionalisation by creating his own order on paper. Ultimately, it’s the artwork's form itself, meticulously rendered and intensely personal, that acts as a testament to the artist’s singular vision, transforming what might be considered a personal expression into a compelling cultural artefact.