First time I saw Gehard Demetz’s work was at SCOPE Basel in 2008. His work struck me as unique and of an incredible strength. The extraordinary craftsmanship he applies to his base of assembled wooden blocks amaze me as much today as when first seeing his work.

Over the last few years, Gehard Demetz, from the italian region called Tirol, has risen to international prominence. Not only as a result of his extraordinary skills as a wood carver… but also due to the selection of his sculptured objects: children.

His works are disturbing and attractive at the same time. Finished and unfinished. Beautiful and frightening. As far as contemporary wood sculptures go, I am yet to come across another artist, another body of work with the same strength, beauty and finesse. By my humble opinion, Gehard belongs on top of the list.

Read a copy of his interview with Yatzer

 

24.April, 2011

  • Words
  • - Andreas Kuefer
 
  • Images
  • - Gehard Demetz

Gehard Demetz

01. Gehard Demetz
01. Gehard Demetz

02. The mouth full of stars, 166 x 50 x 40 cm
02. The mouth full of stars, 166 x 50 x 40 cm
03. Your monsters are just like mine, 168,5 x 38 x 35 cm
03. Your monsters are just like mine, 168,5 x 38 x 35 cm
04. I forgot what my father said, 170 x 45 x 40 cm
04. I forgot what my father said, 170 x 45 x 40 cm
05. You have stolen my silence, 167,5 x 55 x 38 cm
05. You have stolen my silence, 167,5 x 55 x 38 cm
06. Mum only said wash your hands, 168 x 37,5 x 34 cm
06. Mum only said wash your hands, 168 x 37,5 x 34 cm
06. My headphones save my life | Your sweat is salty
06. My headphones save my life | Your sweat is salty
08. Don't think twice it's all right, 171 x 40 x 35 cm
08. Don't think twice it's all right, 171 x 40 x 35 cm