Sculpture titled "Satyr" by Andreas Loeschner-Gornau, Original Artwork, Ceramics

Satyr (2022) Sculpture by Andreas Loeschner-Gornau

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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind) Sculpture, Ceramics / Enamel / Stone / Terra cotta / Clay on Other substrate

Artworks classification

One of a kind (OOAK / Original Artwork)

One-of-a-kind works of art are also known as “OOAK” artworks. This means that every work of art is unique and there will never be another identical one.
Dimensions Height 17.7in, Width 5.9in
Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
Fit for outdoor? Yes, This artwork can be displayed outdoor
Categories Sculptures under $5,000 Figurative Animal

Satyr
Demon in the entourage of Dionysus
Hybrid creatures from Greek mythology
According to Hesiod, they are said to be descended from five daughters of Hecaterus
They are the male principle compared to the nymphs
As similar nature spirits, they bore attributes of the “universal god” Pan, as did some of Priapus.
The Satyrs and Silene fought as Dionysus' troops in the Gigantomachy and frightened the giants with the braying of their donkeys.
Ampelos! lover of Dionysus, was killed by a bull and turned into a vine by Dionysus.
Crotos! inventor of the bow and the rhythm of the singing of the muses, was placed in the sky as the constellation Sagittarius.
Marsyas! who lost a musical competition with Apollo, was flayed alive by the god for it.
Silenus! leader of the choir of satyrs and Silenus in the satyr play, tutor of Dionysus.

About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles

Ceramics

Sculpture technique using as raw material a malleable Earth which can have different color then cooked to increase its solidity.

Enamel

Paint made with molten glass powder and oxide. The enamels are then applied by mixing them with distilled water. There is a form of vitrifiable enamel which consist of mixing the oxides with very little glass and oil until a paste is obtained. They are then applied as a painting.

Stone

Sculpture technique using a solid mineral substance.

Clay

Sculpture technique using as a raw material a malleable soil that can have different colors.

Figurative

Figurative and colorful painting having taken the liberty of including all forms of art without border of cultural genre and geographic origin, without hierarchy of values between high and subculture.

Technic Sculpture

Sculpture is an artistic activity which consists of designing and producing shapes in volume, in relief, either in the round (statuary), in high relief, in low relief, by modeling, by direct carving, by welding or assembly. The term sculpture also designates the object resulting from this activity.

Andreas Loeschner-Gornau

Germany

1988 Student at the Bauhaus Dessau1989 Exmatriculation due to political activities against the GDR regime1998 Rehabilitation and diploma in fine arts at the University of Art and Design / Burg Giebichenstein in Halle1988-2003 Freelance work as an artist in Halle2001-2002 Freelance work on media art Projects on behalf of Volkswagen AG / accompanying the market launch of the Phaeton and Passat W8 cars (all international automobile fairs and Autostadt Wolfsburg) 2001-2002 freelance work on behalf of the University of Magdeburg, Faculty of Neuropsychology (IM Team Neurox) - biological parameters (read from the brain ) were implemented for control in 3D worlds. My tasks were the development (+ programming) of the virtual worlds, as well as the development of the Gestalt psychology concept. The developed software and hardware were included for the rehabilitation of patients. The project was awarded the Innovation Prize for Medical Technology by the Federal Ministry of Research.2003-2012 freelance artistic work in Cebu City / Philippines2005-2010 teaching position (visiting professor) at the University of the Philippines, in Cebu City, for fine arts and design.2007-2012 freelance Design development on behalf of Filipino export companies for the American, Japanese and Australian markets. 2017 freelance work as an artist in Erkelenz. Freelance work as an artist in Weimar since 2019 ....

Art in collections:

Art collection of the Nord/LB Hannover

Mungyeong Tea Bowl Museum South Korea

Art collection of the State Gallery Moritzburg Halle

Art collection of the state of Saxony-Anhalt

GRASSI Museum for Applied Arts Leipzig

Collection of the Artothek at the Bonner Kunstverein

Collection "Videor Art"

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numerous international private collections

Publications:
1990 art magazine Art1990+2002 Kunstforum International2000 'The Ir- Real of the Real'University of Georgia / The Georgia Museum of Art Athens / USA1995 'Eyes on the City' Sao Paulo /Brazil2008 Monument Magazine', Architecture and design /Australia2008 'POL Oxygen' Art, Design,Architecture magazine / Australia1993 'The Future Of The Memory' Progetto Civitilla / Italy2001 'Don't talk with your mouth full!' Kunstverlag Nürnberg2000 “XXVII Fidem 2000 Art Medal In Germany Berlin ...

numerous international solo exhibitions

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