Sculpture "Barn Owl" (2022), version bronze grey patinated
Sculpture "Barn Owl" (2022), version bronze grey patinated
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ars mundi Exclusive Edition | limited, 99 copies | numbered | monogrammed | hallmarked | certificate | bronze | chased | patinated | size approx. 32 x 20 x 17 cm (h/w/d) | weight approx. 8.8 kg
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Sculpture "Barn Owl" (2022), version bronze grey patinated
Christoph Fischer groups his works into different series. There is, for example, his series of boats and fish, grouped under the title "Depth", then there are mythological works and, for some years now, almost archaic-looking, shield-armoured guardian figures. Fischer has always remained faithful to animal sculpture and has achieved great mastery in it.
His barn owl, depicted in perfect proportions and only slightly abstracted, looks at the viewer with piercing eyes and seems to say with the wisdom of all owl birds: "You think you know. But I am wise."
Fine bronze sculpture, cast using the Lost-Wax-Process, chiselled by hand and patinated grey. Limited edition of 99 copies, numbered, monogrammed and hallmarked with the foundry and ars mundi stamp. With numbered certificate of authenticity and limitation. Size approx. 32 x 20 x 17 cm (h/w/d). Weight approx. 8.8 kg. ars mundi Exclusive Edition.
About Christoph Fischer
The sculptor Christoph Fischer was born in 1956 in Mayen in the Eifel region, where he received his first sculptural inspiration and lessons. Academically, his first path led him - geographically obvious - to Cologne, where he studied at the Fachschule für Kunst und Design under Karl Burggraf. Soon, however, he went to Bremen. Here, he was a student of Bernd Altenstein from 1982 to 1992 - and it was more than just a change of location.
Maritime themes became the artist's trademark, and his works were frequently represented in public spaces. The young sculptor, who had already been interested in depicting animals, developed a passion for boats and fish. The boat - a metaphor of transition - and the animal continue to be important to Fischer, who now lives and works in Worpswede, Germany.
An alloy of copper with other metals (especially with tin) used since ancient times.
When casting bronze, the artist usually applies the lost-wax technique which is dating back more than 5000 years. It's the best, but also the most complex method of producing sculptures.
First, the artist forms a model of his sculpture. It is embedded in a liquid silicone rubber mass. Once the material has solidified, the model is cut out. The liquid wax is poured into the negative mould. After cooling down, the wax cast is removed from the mould, provided with sprues and dipped into ceramic mass. The ceramic mass is hardened in a kiln, whereby the wax flows out (lost mould).
Now we finally have the negative form, into which the 1400° C hot molten bronze is poured. After the bronze had cooled down, the ceramic shell is broken off and the sculpture is revealed.
Now the sprues are removed, the surfaces are polished, patinated and numbered by the artist himself or, to his specifications, by a specialist. Thus, each casting becomes an original work.
For lower-quality bronze castings, the sand casting method is often used which, however, does not achieve the results of a more complex lost-wax technique in terms of surface characteristics and quality.
Graphic or sculpture edition that was initiated by ars mundi and is available only at ars mundi or at distribution partners licensed by ars mundi.
A plastic work of sculptural art made of wood, stone, ivory, bronze or other metals.
While sculptures from wood, ivory or stone are made directly from the block of material, in bronze casting a working model is prepared at first. Usually, it is made of clay or other easily mouldable materials.
The prime time of sculpture after the Greek and Roman antiquity was the Renaissance. Impressionism gave a new impulse to the sculptural arts. Contemporary artists such as Jorg Immendorf, Andora, and Markus Lupertz also enriched sculptures with outstanding works.