2002 realized in glass, 2007 in sandcast bronze, 2009 in welded construction steel and in PVC tarpaulin.
Leitmotif that has buoyed my imagination through many years is my passion for biomorphic forms inspired by nature. The form of river stones is expression of the balance between inner resistance and outer influences. Exactly this makes them to a perfect metaphor of human being.
THREE BLACK STONES. The fascinating of a triptych are the distances: they define the sculpture as well as they influence the perception of the viewer. The corresponding pieces can seem to be engrossed in a tender communication. Fresh impressions come on subsequent viewings, formed by the ambience and the viewer’s observation, relationship, distance and mood.
THREE BLACK STONES VERSION I, 2002
Glass, free blown and hot formed. Multiple layers in various colors. Surface with HAPTOGLYPH structure, hand polished.
Size: L 44,5 x H 15 x W 20,5 cm; L 25,6 x H 17,6 x W 19 cm; L 17,2 x W 12 x H 16,1cm. Weight in total 16,8 kg
THREE BLACK STONES VERSION II, 2009
Sandcast bronze. 7 Variations +1 ap
Like a chameleon the three stones blend into their environment, become a part of it, reflect it and mirror it: architecture, light and weather conditions, the beholder.
THREE BLACK STONES VERSION II, VARIATION II, is cast in bronze and highly polished. This sets in motion the magical interplay of mirrors mirroring mirrors: it symbolizes encounter, interaction and response. All three elements are the very basis of social and economic life. The beholder becomes a player. Every movement, every change of position or perspective is “answered” by the work of art, and sets it in an entirely new light.
Like a chameleon the three stones blend into their environment, become a part of it, reflect it and mirror it: architecture, light and weather conditions, the beholder.
Size: Exactly the same proportions as first version, but twice the size. L 89 x H 30 x W 41 cm; L 51 x H 35 x W 38 cm; L 34 x H 32 cm x W 24 cm. Weight in total ca. 91,5 kg
THREE BLACK STONES VERSION III, 2009
Triptych made in a tire structure: reinforced and welded PVC tarpaulin
Size ditto proportional to Version I. H 300 x 890 x 410 cm; H 380 x 510 x 350 cm; H 240 x 340 x 320 cm
THREE BLACK STONES VERSION IV, 2009
Material: steel reinforcing mesh – cut, bent and with several layers welded on top of each other.
Same proportions like the first version, but viewed from the front and done in a shadow form.
Size: L 590 x H 200 x W 90 cm; L 340 x H 250 x W 70 cm; L 220 x H 160 x W 60 cm. Weight approx. 3 tons