Commissioned work, the artist has developed her own art form and describes her creations as "fabulous creatures". I was able to take a look into her "magical kingdom" in Würzburg, but also at spectacular solo exhibitions, e.g. in Moritzburg Castle near Dresden. One of the things we have in common is the connection to Japanese culture. The result is the female figure in a magnificent kimono, with a cat's head, leading a turtle on a leash. The connection to some dandies in London and Paris (19th century) is obvious, see also two commissioned drawings (search: "Dandy"). The head and hands are modeled from fine Fimo clay and hardened in the oven at 130 degrees. The garment consists of a variety of different and partially colored bird feathers (duck, peacock, ostrich, etc.). She has perfected her attention to detail to perfection, for example in the hand-braided hairstyle or the eyes and eyelashes, but also with silk ribbons, embossed gold paper or tiny glass beads. I have provided small parts (Vienna bronze, Menuki). A glass dome with a built-in music box ("It's a small world...") protects the delicate work, dimensions 25 x 25 x 34 cm, signed (as is her catalogue). For me, the work is one of the highlights of the collection. After graduating from high school, she considered studying art, but first did an apprenticeship as a precision mechanic (chamber winner), studied architecture (diploma, TH Munich), worked for a long time in an architecture office and has been a freelance artist since 2005. The inspiration for her "Fabulous Creatures" was shaped early on by her artist parents. I acquired two works by her highly esteemed father Wolfgang Lenz ("Magical Realism", to name just one keyword) around 1970, but without any reference to turtles. No joke: she lives on "Wolfgang-Lenz-Weg". [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Sculptures   |   Material: Naturprodukte   |   Country of origin: Bavaria, Germany   |   Artist: Barbara Lenz | Similar pieces