After returning to Berlin from a trip in 2018, during which he was inspired by the diversity of Viennese pastries, Wenger translated these culinary impressions into a series of screen prints. The works take the form of abstract interpretations of various iconic Austrian pastries, including classics such as strudel and yeast dumplings, as well as lesser-known specialities such as Topfengolatschen, poppy seed noodles, Schaumrollen and Butterzopf.

Through the use of simple shapes and a vibrant colour palette, Wenger captures the essence of these desserts, which bridge the gap between tradition and modernity. The screen prints play with contrasts: sometimes the motifs appear as stylised pictograms; at other times, they have an almost sculptural presence. The tension between culinary sensuality and graphic abstraction is particularly appealing – viewers recognise the forms without having to identify them clearly at first glance.

The series was first exhibited in a group show in Berlin in 2019, attracting great interest from not only art lovers, but also chefs and cultural historians. Wenger thus establishes an unusual connection between everyday culture and contemporary art, inviting viewers to look and taste — at least in their imagination.