Stephan Balkenhol

By Heinz-Norbert Jocks and Sven Lütticken

In a solo exhibition in Amsterdam, two of Balkenhol’s sculptures stood tall – a man and a woman on a tall, hand-crafted circular pedestal. Both had been roughly carved from the same tree trunk. The man and woman wore nondescript clothes that Balkenhol had painted in solid colours. They looked almost lifelike, except for their gazes fixed on an invisible horizon. ‘Stephan Balkenhol’ explores the artist’s oeuvre and the enduring appeal of his wooden sculptures, which have captured international audiences for years.

Language: Dutch/German

Published by © 2001 Fries Museum, Leeuwarden

ISBN 90-72304-10-1