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Ellwangen state garden show - Sculpture Trail

Auf der Landesgartenschau Ellwangen: Skulptur aus auf und abstrebenden glatt polierten Schlaufen, glänzend rot lackiert

The Sculpture Trail at the Ellwangen State Garden Show features 24 sculptures by professional artists from the surrounding region.

The trail is approximately 500 meters long and runs directly along the Jagst River. Expansive views across the Jagst to the opposite bank open up at regular intervals. Interspersed throughout are diverse sculptures of all sizes and materials, creating an interesting dialogue with the surrounding natural environment.

I am very pleased to be represented with three sculptures at the Ellwangen State Garden Show.

In red:
"Life I", painted aluminum, approx. 104 cm high
Lively, dynamic, with highs and lows, without losing the positive mood – a varied and successful life.

Auf der Landesgartenschau Ellwangen: Zwei schlanke, abstrakte Formen, die sich erkennbar zugeneigt sind.
Auf der Landesgartenschau Ellwangen: Abstrakte runde Skulptur mit einem Loch in der Mitte, matt gold geschliffen.

In bronze:
"The Lovers", approx. 55 cm high
Two abstract forms turning towards each other in intimate familiarity.


"Circular,"approx. 42 cm high
A circular center point, dynamic yet serene.

Discover the other works along the sculpture trail at the Ellwangen State Garden Show!

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About searching and finding

Einladungskarte zur Ausstellung "Vom Suchen und Finden" mit dem Bild einer pinken Skulptur von Wiebke Bader und einer farbenfrohen abstrakten Landschaft von Jessica Rühmann
On searching and finding – Wiebke Bader and Jessica Rühmann

The exhibition “On Searching and Finding” in the gallery in Aalen Town Hall features sculptures by Wiebke Bader and paintings by Jessica Rühmann..

“Even upon entering the large gallery space, one is enveloped by a positive atmosphere. A dream in two and three dimensions. One piece is truly beautifully colorful, the other entirely white and 230 cm high. This pleasant feeling pervades the entire space. Even Jessica Rühmann's 'Rainy Day' isn't actually rainy. A good place to find a little artistic comfort in these uncertain times,” writes Wolfgang Nussbaumer on ostalb.net about the exhibition “On Searching and Finding.”

The exhibition opens on October 31, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. with a welcome address by Mayor Wolfgang Steidle. The subsequent artist talk will be moderated by Natascha Euteneier. The opening will be accompanied by music performed by Tobias Bader on saxophone and Carmen Rössler on piano.

A catalogue has been published to accompany the exhibition, which not only shows the exhibited artworks, but also the poems that Klaus Domberg has written about these works.

The opening hours are:
Monday to Wednesday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Friday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Sunday and public holidays from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Admission is free.

Guided tours with the artists will take place on
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM,
December 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM and
December 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM.

Further information can be found at aalen-kultur.de.

Wandskulptur, weiß, mit runden, organischen Formen, in Form einer Wolke
Große Wolke 5, Verbundmaterial und Lack, 187/98/45 cm
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Art exchange

bunt lackierte abstrakte, organische Skulpturen in der Ausstellung Kunstwechsel in Ingolstadt

The people of Ulm are coming to the
ART EXCHANGE event
at the Harderbastei in Ingolstadt.
The opening is on Saturday,
June 7, 2025, at 7 p.m..
The exhibition is open from June 8, 2025, to June 27, 2025,
Thursday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Colleagues from the BBK Ulm will be showing their works at the traditional art exchange at the Städtische Galerie in the Harderbastei at the BBK Ingolstadt. The artists have diverse biographies, perspectives, working methods, and artistic techniques. For this exhibition, I have selected exclusively colored sculptures from my abstract works. I am looking forward to the artistic encounter with my colleagues from Ingolstadt and to the inspiring works from the artists of Ulm and the surrounding area at this art exhibition.

Participating artists:
Myrah Adams | Bader Wiebke | Braun Gerhard | Eberwein Jörg | Gaisser Renate | Grathwohl Dorothee | Greifendorf Christian | Häring Max | Kuhmo Salla | Schlecker Reiner | Schoch Elena | Thiele – Zoll Ursula | Thiedemann Sibylle | Traue Elke | Ziebandt Heidemarie | Rockenbauch Walter

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The hidden moment

For the exhibition “The Hidden Moment – ​​Portraits of Artists”, photographer and designer Benedikt Walther accompanied artists at work.

Der verborgene Moment - Kunstschaffende im Porträt
The Hidden Moment – ​​Portraits of Artists

He portrayed eight artists from the Ostalb region during their creative process: Wiebke Bader, Alfred Bast, Andreas Böhm, Paul Groll, Heidi Hahn, Klaus Joas, Jessica Rühmann, and Ines Tartler.

Benedikt Walther not only shows the artists, but also the creation of the works of art. Art is often created in secret, in the rooms of the artists, in creative isolation. The viewer of the works of art cannot usually experience this process. He is always confronted with the work of art that has already been completed. "The Hidden Moment" brings the creative process to light. The photographs bring details and atmosphere to the fore - documentary, subtle and aesthetic.

Together with the photographs by Bendikt Walther, the artists portrayed each show one of their works of art. The comparison between process and completion is exciting, because each work of art tells a story, not only about the artist but also about the viewer.

The vernissage is on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Gallery in the town hall of Aalen, Marktplatz 30, 73430 Aalen.
Welcome: Wolfgang Steidle, First Mayor
Introduction: Benedikt Walther in conversation with Natscha Euteneier M.A., art historian
Music: Axel Nagel

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art karlsruhe 2025

Die art karlsruhe 2025 öffnet vom 20. bis 23. Februar zum 22. Mal ihre Tore. In vier Hallen zeigen 187 Galerien aus Deutschland und dem näheren und weitern Ausland das Spektrum künstlerischer Perspektiven – von der Klassischen Moderne über die Konkrete Kunst und die Pop Art bis hin zur Zeitgenössischen Kunst.

Art Karlsruhe 2025

Meine abstrakten Skulpturen zeigt die Galerie justBEE auf der art karlsruhe 2025 in der Halle 4/dm-Arena am Stand P20. Zu sehen sind sowohl Bronzegüsse als auch die ganz neuen, farbig lackierten Arbeiten von mir. Es lohnt sich auch, an verschiedenen Messetagen erneut vorbeizuschauen – wir werden immer mal wieder etwas austauschen.

Seit dem vergangenen Jahr beleben die Skulpturenspots die Hallen-Umgänge und geben den Galerien die Möglichkeit, damit auf überzeugende Einzelpositionen hinzuweisen. Ich bin stolz darauf, auf einem dieser Skulpturenspots den großen Bronzeguss „Im Einklang“ zeigen zu können.

Die Künstler der Galerie justBEE auf der art karlsruhe 2025
art karlsruhe 2025 vom 19. – 23. Februar
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Affordable Art Fair Brussels

Only two weeks until the Affordable Art Fair Brussels from February 5th - 9th, 2025. It is a wonderful, lively fair with contemporary artists and (as the name suggests) affordable art.

At the Affordable Art Fair Brussels my works will be shown at stand B 13 by Gallery JustBEE I'm not only looking forward to the diversity of contemporary art at this fair, but above all to the conversations: with other artists, with gallery owners, and of course with visitors. This exchange with art lovers from all over the world is always exciting. In German, in English, in French – the confusion of languages ​​in Belgium is wonderful. If necessary, it can also be done without words. It's amazing what can be conveyed with signs and hints.

And besides Brussels is of course a city worth seeing. Combining work and vacation is no problem here! Will I see you in Brussels?

The Affordable Art Fair Brussels is open at the following times:

Wednesday, February 5, 2025: Opening from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m
Thursday, February 6, 2025: 2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m
Friday, February 7, 2025: 12 p.m. – 9:30 p.m
Saturday, February 8, 2025: 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m
Sunday, February 9, 2025: 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m

Gallery JustBEE shows artworks it will exhibit at Affordable Art Fair Brussels
Affordable Art Fair Brussels Feb. 5 – 9, 2025
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Art in the quarry

Zur Kunst im Steinbruch stellen 40 Künstler in der faszinierenden Umgebung des Kalksteinbruchs aus.
40 artists from Europe are exhibiting in the Altental quarry near Blaubeuren.

40 artists from Europe will be exhibiting on Art in the Quarry on Sunday, September 8, 2024 im in the Altental Quarry near Blaubeuren-Gerhausen . .

Almost white stone walls, piles of gravel, shimmering green lakes: the quarry is a work of art in itself. In a uniquely fascinating environment there will be live music, food, drink and lots of art from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m..

Playing with art in the quarry: Pretty Wild with Hans-Jörg Autenrieth, Jazzmichl, Susi and the Spiesser, Giggegugge Zurich.

Directions: In Gerhausen, coming from Ulm, turn left, coming from Blaubeuren, turn right into Markbronnerstrasse. Then follow the signs.

I also exhibit: abstract scuptures made of bronze, aluminum and shiny, colorful painted work. It will be exciting to experience their charisma in the special surroundings of the quarry. The weather forecast promises a sunny late summer day and I'm looking forward to seeing my visitors at this unique art exhibition!

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Exhibition “Shining to the Light”

The exhibition “Shining to the Light” will run from May 2nd to June 14th, 2024 in the Ostalbkreis District Office in Aalen.

Skulptur "Bewegt" auf der Ausstellung "Glänzend ans Licht" im Foyer des Landratsamts Ostalbkreis.
Bewegt, Messing, ca. 65/78/58 cm

The opening with the mountain greeting by Deputy District Administrator Karl Kurz and a wonderful introduction by Wolfgang Nussbaumer was a great pleasure. The well-attended event was perfectly rounded off by the musical contributions of Tobias Bader (saxophone) and Vitaliya Fedosenko (piano). “The detailed lecture gave the event a flair of the finest house music and concert splendor.” (Schwäbische Post, May 4, 2024)

Die Künstlerin im Gepräch auf der Ausstellung "Glänzend ans Licht" im Landratsamt Ostalbkreis.
At the vernissage in conversation with Vice District Councilor Karl Kurz and Dean Ralf Drescher
Vernissage der Ausstellung "Glänzend ans Licht" im Landratsamt Ostlabkreis.
Opening on May 2nd, 2024

Designing the airy foyer of the district office was great fun. Larger works are particularly effective here. But also for the smaller sculptures there are places that make them shine. At this exhibition, everyone “shines to the light”. This also applied to the visitors to the vernissage, who left the evening with a beaming smile.

Skulpturenpaar "Die große Leere und die kleine Freude" auf der Ausstellung "Glänzend ans Licht" im Landratsamt Ostalbkreis
The great emptiness and the small joy
Skulptur "Panta rhei" auf der Ausstellung "Glänzend ans Licht" im Landratsamt Ostalbkreis.
Panta rhei

The exhibition The exhibition can be visited until June 14th in the gallery of the district office in Aalen: Monday to Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays until 6 p.m. and Fridays until 12.15 p.m.

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Bronze sculpture In harmony

The bronze sculpture In Harmony has been in its new home in a private garden in Schorndorf for a few weeks. It makes me very happy to see her there.

In Harmony, Bronze, about 112 x 54 x 56cm

Creating a large bronze sculpture is always an adventure for me. I can work on the model in peace and at my own pace. I keep stepping back and sometimes take a week-long break to go to work with a fresh perspective. Towards the end I become a perfectionist and spend days smoothing the surface.

When the model is finished, I give it to the foundry. Now others are doing the work and I come to watch them from time to time. That sounds good. Nevertheless, it is not easy for me to hand over the work on “my” sculpture to someone else.

In the foundry , the bronze sculpture In Harmony is cast in several parts and then welded together. The surface is then sanded. At the very end, the bronze is patinated. This is the most exciting part for me.

Freshly cut bronze has a reddish-gold hue. Due to environmental influences, it develops a dark brown, sometimes green patina over time. Patination involves treating the surface of the bronze with various chemicals to achieve a specific hue. By subsequently sealing the surface with wax or varnish, an uncontrolled change in color should be avoided.

Patination is an art. With chemicals and heat, new reactions are constantly being brought about in the bronze in numerous work steps. In this case, a dark green patina was created, which in some places almost mysteriously reveals the original golden brown color. It underlines the radiance of the bronze sculpture In Harmony optimal.

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Bronze sculpture Two Points

Two PointsBronze, Edition 2/9, about 36/30/27 cm

Only recently did I pick up the second cast of the bronze sculpture Two Points from the foundry. And it already found a new home again. Even if I'm happy that it is now pleasing someone else, I still miss it in the studio. This seemingly simple shape has a very special charisma.

It's a long way from the first drafts to the finished sculpture. The following photos of the making of the bronze sculpture Two Points show only a small part of this path.

First draft of the sculpture Two Points

Design in plaster

I put a layer of plaster over a core made of styrofoam. The shape of the sculpture has already been found, but the surface is still very roughly worked.

Plaster model

I keep applying plaster of paris and sanding it down until the shape is really right. When the plaster model is finished, I use it to create the negative form.

Plaster model of the sculpture Two Points
Mold of the sculpture Two Points

The mold

The mold consists of an inner, soft silicone form and an outer support form made of plaster of paris. It is made around the model. Its most important property is therefore that it can be removed from the model without destroying it. In this case, two parts are sufficient. I take the negative mold and model to the foundry to have a bronze cast made of the sculpture Two Points .

Raw casting of the sculpture Two Points

Raw casting of the sculpture

The production of a bronze cast is very complex. First, a wax model is created with the negative form. The sprues are attached to this from wax. Then the wax model is repeatedly dipped in a kind of thin clay soup and dried for several days. When the clay gets fired, the wax flows out, leaving a cavity in which the bronze can be poured.

Surface treatment of the bronze casting

After casting, the clay must be knocked off on the outside and inside. Holes have to be cut in a closed shape like this so that the clay on the inside can be removed. Then the holes are welded shut again. I took on the surface treatment of the bronze sculpture Two Points with file and sandpaper. I like to work by hand because it gives me a better feel for the smoothness and tension of the surface.

The raw casting is filed and ground.
Runde Bronzeskulptur mit zwei Spitzen, mit glatter, braun patinierte Oberfläche.
Two Points, Bronze, about 38/28/31 cm

Patinating the bronze sculpture Two Points

For the final surface treatment, I bring the sculpture back to the foundry. Patinating is an art in itself. With the help of various chemicals, the bronze reacts and changes its color. In this case, the Art foundry Kollinger brought out a beautiful red-brown color.