Biennale
Gherdëina II
2nd Biennale Gherdëina
Where sculpture is
19.07. –
01.10.2010
Concept
"Where Sculpture Is" - Views and Perspectives on Contemporary Sculpture - In Val Gardena, thanks to influences from Northern Europe and Germany, the tradition of sculpture, and in particular woodcarving, was cultivated and handed down for a long time until the end of the 15th and beginning of the 16th century. This involved the production of sacred works which incorporated motifs that had been handed down from the north.
The special geographical characteristics and history of the region have made it possible to preserve this cultural heritage in Val Gardena to this day, whereby two different directions are now clearly distinguishable from one another: The first concerns woodworking as applied art in the categories of ecclesiastical art, furnishing accessories and decoration; the second concerns the artistic activity of sculptors who have been trained in art schools and academies and are in contact with the most influential masters in the field.
Artists
Doris Ghetta – Director•Beatrix Insam – Amministration and Organisation•Igor Comploi – Production manager•Judith Sotriffer – Assistant•Simon Perathoner – Photographer•Diego Moroder – Webdesigner