His work discuses themes around conventionality, and systems of power, might they be academic, bureaucratic, or authoritative. Figures and body parts, in earthy colours are drawn with chalk on Dölberg’s predominant material base of blackboards, alluding to his criticism of systematic structures.
The figure in this painting is equipped for an action/something imminent. What is to be protected is the focus of the painting and how quickly it can be in danger.
His work has been influenced by the Dadaist movement of the early 20th century who were deeply concerned with modes of flux, absurdity, experimentation, and psychic freedom opposed to the conventionally ordered world.
Dölberg uses symbolism to provoke thoughts of disruptiveness and provoke ideas of political and social change.