Ernst Gamperl: Dialogue

Ernst Gamperl is an artist who works with wood, using a technique bordering on magic to create impressive, powerful forms. His most extensive work in wood to date, the Lebensbaum project, was created from a 230-year-old oak tree uprooted by a hurricane and transformed into a unique ensemble of 97 differently formed vessels and objects. The publication is an impressive documentation of the artisanal-artistic work process.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2021
Publisher: Arnoldsche

Ernst Gamperl, a renowned artist and wood turner, finds immense creative inspiration in his dialogue with the extraordinary material of wood. He approaches his craft with a technique that borders on magic, embracing the natural drying-out process in the design of his pieces. This approach yields remarkable and powerful forms. Ernst Gamperl's most extensive woodwork to date is a testament to his artistic prowess. He created the Lebensbaum (Tree of Life) project, which took ten years to complete. Using a 230-year-old oak tree uprooted by a hurricane, he transformed it into a remarkable ensemble of 97 uniquely shaped vessels and objects. One of these pieces, the "Waldsterne," was awarded the prestigious LOEWE Craft Prize in 2017. This publication serves as an impressive documentation of the artisanal-artistic work process and the Lebensbaum project in its entirety.

Ernst Gamperl, a renowned artist and wood turner, finds immense creative inspiration in his dialogue with the extraordinary material of wood. He approaches his craft with a technique that borders on magic, embracing the natural drying-out process in the design of his pieces. This approach yields remarkable and powerful forms. Ernst Gamperl's most extensive woodwork to date is a testament to his artistic prowess. He created the Lebensbaum (Tree of Life) project, which took ten years to complete. Using a 230-year-old oak tree uprooted by a hurricane, he transformed it into a remarkable ensemble of 97 uniquely shaped vessels and objects. One of these pieces, the "Waldsterne," was awarded the prestigious LOEWE Craft Prize in 2017. This publication serves as an impressive documentation of the artisanal-artistic work process and the Lebensbaum project in its entirety.

Dimension: 315 x 225 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783897906396