Das Blaue Leuchten / Blue Radiance

This work is made out of a block of Ukrainian Labrador granite from Lemgo that is one billion years old and that weighs nearly 15 tons. What is particularly fascinating about its design is the interplay of natural and sculpted stone, as well as the structural tension between the unprocessed raw surface and the finely polished areas. The stone’s crystalline structures are clearly visible to surprising depths.
An iridescent blue shimmer permeates the surface from inside the stone, changing its tone based on the lighting. Sometimes, the blue might correspond with the sky above the stone; at other times, rainwater and the stone’s wave-like formations merge seamlessly with each other. Through division, shaping, and positioning, an ensemble of stones has emerged that echoes the vast hilly landscape, uniting the architectural and topographical elements.

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