The death of Herr Grasse is tragic.
I am in the process of a major film on the art of the great Visionary masters, and had gotten to know him via mail correspondence. I feel that we were friends, as we had spoken on the phone, and also had e-mails fairly regularly. The books and materials that he sent I will always treasure.
He was one of the main reasons that I was planning to visit Australia/Tasmania in the coming months. Another will be to interview Jon Beinart and Damian Michaels.
To his family: Sunni and I send our deepest regret, and a sincere hope that you will find comfort in his accomplishments and long life.
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December 29, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Hello…I am sorry I do not know how to address you.
I was Wolfgang’s girlfriend a number of years ago when he was living in Sydney. Of course I knew him very well and also promoted his work. The artwork published as cards and posters by Pomegranate in California were initiated by me as were some of his exhibitions. He painted me as a sphinx (cover of the book ‘Other Temples Other Gods’ by Neville Drury) which you might know.
If you would like to contact me regarding information about that period of his life (late 70’s) I would be only too happy to talk with you.
Regards
Virginia Arpadi
January 1, 2009 at 3:10 pm
I will be in touch shortly: thanks!
August 12, 2009 at 10:49 pm
15 Powell Street Blaxland NSW 2774 Dear Virginia I apologise for this intrusion into your life but I am trying to get details of the death of Wolfgang Grasse. My husband Rudolf Parlau was in the death camp of Bautzen Soviet prison with Wolfgang and we had quite a contact with Wolfgang after I finally located him in Tasmania as did 2 other former Soviet prisoners who live in Melbourne. It came as a great shock to us that he had died. All the ex political prisoners have a bond that ties them together it’s like an exclusive club to give it a description. I f you are able to give us any details that would be very appreciated we can then pass it on to those in Germany. i have recently completed a book on the life of Rudolf and of course Wolfgang is in it. Are you the Virginia he dedicated some of his books to? Best regards Margaret Reid
August 14, 2009 at 11:28 am
I am working on a film about Fantastic Art: Wolfgang passed away due to a heart condition.
I would like to contact you further and pass along the info that I have for Virginia and so on. Is there a way to get a copy of the book in the States? My wife and I plan on filming some artists in Australia, and would like to meet any of Mr. Grasse’s friends for possible interviews: he was going to be in the film, but passed away before we could get there.
Thanks so much.
–Jason
December 11, 2008 at 2:02 am
I was always a great admirer of Wolfgang Grasse.
A great artist with immense fantasy!
Also his dedication for the world of Rolf Toring was unique.
Waldemar Santi / Switzerland
December 8, 2008 at 2:50 pm
I filmed statements by W.Graesse on his
paintings in 1985, later lost contact. Would like to hear when and where he passed away. Please look up my website.
Juergen
January 1, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Will do.