Angela Laich

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Angela Isabella Laich (born 24 March 1963 in Stuttgart, West Germany) is a sculptor, draughtsperson, and painter, who specialises in figurative sculpture. [1] She was taught by Alfred Hrdlicka and has been a substantial part of significant art exhibitions throughout Germany.

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Education

Laich was educated at the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart and completed advanced training as a Meisterschüler at Berlin University of the Arts. [1]

During the 1980s she gained practical experiences in Austria, [2] Italy, France and East Germany. Laich further developed her art skills on extensive creative voyages throughout England, Norway, Finland, and Russia.

Exhibitions

Works

Laich works with marble, bronze, soapstone [6] and other materials including wood. [5]

"Hyperion", Krastaler marble, height 200 cm, 1987. [7] On 9 June 1992 the statue "Hyperion" was damaged when its head was cut off and stolen by an unknown person. [8] [9] A police investigation did not succeed in finding the perpetrator. [10] [11] The creation of "Hyperion" was the result of "three summer's work, from 1985 until 1987" at the Krastal Symposium. [12] Photographic images of the complete statue exist. [13]

"Saint Sebastian", Krastaler marble, height 130 cm, 1993. [14]

"Ein Justizmord in Stuttgart", Ein Triptychon [A juridical murder in Stuttgart – triptych], graphic 50x70 cm 1999. [15]

Graphics for the historian Hellmut G. Haasis's book Joseph Süß Oppenheimer genannt Jud Süß. Finanzier, Freidenker, Justizopfer. [16]

"Joseph Süß Oppenheimer", Ordinario marble, height 230 cm, 1997. [4]

"The Brandenburg Gate", poliurethan, the scale of 1:25, 2004. [17]

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