Peter Bauhuis, ‘Policast’, silver 800, silver 925, fine silver and brass, varying dimensions.
The Loewe Foundation Craft Price gives emerging artists and artisans an outstanding opportunity to showcase themselves and their craft to the world. Due to the ongoing worldwide pandemic, the annual presentation of craft objects takes place virtually. Despite all the dark sides of the pandemic, there are also positive things, as this year’s Award gives participants from six continents and 18 different countries the chance to win.
It is clear to see that most of the artists and artisans focus on the environment and sustainability. Using found and upcycled materials open up unimagined possibilities to deepen a connection with nature. Highly skilled artists, try to symbolize the connection between humanity and nature by combining ancient and traditional techniques with cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing and scanning to test their limits. They work with the most difficult materials that nature has given us, and are not afraid to incorporate ceramics, porcelain, wood, copper, sultanas, metal, paper, glass, lacquer in one work.
Edu Tarin, G0’, malachite, tiger’s eye, lapis lazuli, aluminium and nylon, varying dimensions
By combining old and new techniques, but also man-made and nature-given materials, the artists convey a sense of boundlessness and the hope that the human being is capable of forming a unity with nature. Three of the 30 international finalists come from Germany. Edu Tarin combined the technique of traditional stone sculpture with modern methods of stone carving. He created a beautiful pendant that fits perfectly into a sculptural base with the help of 3D scans, conveying a feeling of weightlessness and lightness.
Peter Bauhuis an expert in casting various metals, created a series of vessels using ancient and modern metalworking techniques. The result is three stunning vessels that create a stratospheric atmosphere. Veronika Beckh explores the fascination of deep black glass, highlighting its hidden qualities. Her work takes the viewer on a journey between him and the space surrounding him. The 3D virtual exhibition will begin on 25 May 2021, the same day the winner will be announced, selected by a jury of 12 experts.
By Tim Escher
Veronika Beckh, ‘Blackness’, glass