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Andreas Löschner-Gornau, Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts

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An abstract sculpture with highly stylized human forms. The figure is crafted from a material that has acquired a patina, with a vibrant turquoise green being the dominant color, irregularly overlaid and interspersed with gleaming copper or bronze highlights. The sculpture's surface is rough and uneven, exhibiting fine, raised textures reminiscent of tiny blisters or a corroded surface, reinforcing the impression of age and craftsmanship. It presents an upright, flowing form that twists gently from top to bottom. The upper section forms a rounded, columnar "head" devoid of detailed facial features. Below, the form widens slightly before tapering towards the center, creating a distinctive elliptical opening in the "torso" that reveals a hollow interior. The lower sections of the figure continue to intersect and intertwine before culminating in a broad, stable base that serves as a kind of stylized foot or pedestal. The copper-colored traces are particularly visible on the raised areas and edges, while the turquoise green covers the recessed or flatter sections. The sculpture evokes associations with fertility idols, human forms, or symbolic representations of connection and growth from long-gone cultures. The artistic technique and choice of materials reinforce the impression of age and cultural significance.