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Andreas Löschner-Gornau, Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts

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  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
  • modern sculpture, plastic art
The images depict various views of the sculpture "Orion" by Andreas Loeschner-Gornau, which is inspired by Greek mythology. Each view presents the sculpture from a different angle. The sculpture itself is abstract and organically shaped. It consists of two tightly intertwined, column-like elements that taper upward, culminating in a kind of spear-shaped tip. The forms are reminiscent of twisted plant stems or anthropomorphic figures locked in a dynamic embrace. The surface is irregular and rough, suggesting a handcrafted or deliberately textured technique. The coloring is a defining feature of the sculpture. It displays a blend of metallic gold, deep violet, and an aquamarine-to-turquoise green. These colors are not applied as flat blocks of color; rather, they appear to blend and overlap, creating a patina-like effect that calls to mind ancient bronzes or weathered surfaces. The gold often serves as the base layer, over which the other colors are layered—particularly within the recesses and grooves of the surface. In some areas, the colors appear worn away, lending the sculpture depth and character. The composition is designed to showcase the sculpture in its entirety as well as in its details. Each view is centered and captures the full height of the sculpture. The first view, from the left, shows the sculpture from the front, with the two intertwined columns clearly visible. A gap between the two elements reveals the depth of their entanglement. The central view presents the sculpture from the side, making its organic curves—and the manner in which the two elements interlock—even more apparent. This view also highlights the base, which features an irregular, flat shape and is likewise treated with color. Overall, the work conveys the impression of an artistically sophisticated and visually captivating sculpture, whose materiality, form, and color form an intriguing symphony, inviting the viewer to explore the various facets of the artwork.