Favela 4
201615 x 40 cmElisabeth Schaffer
1935- Planeggerstraße 15
- D 82131 Gauting
- Tel +49 89 8505845
- elisabeth.schaffer@t-online.de
- www.elisabeth-schaffer.com
As part of my working process I observe and research the many reciprocal effects between (geometric) bodies, material, and space.
Structure, smoothness, roughness, montage, visible signs of the physical material of clay support the stimulating interplay of surfaces, curves and edges. After seeing internet reports during the 2016 Olympics I became interested in the favelas in Rio. The problem and the beauty of these alternative urban structures were the motivation in my latest works to reflect on the current situation in the Favelas.
(Report: Buzzingcities Lab/Julia Jaroschewski and Sonja Peteranderl).
CV
| 2008, 2009 | Activities in etching and lithography |
| 1998, 81, 75, 72 | Participation in international ceramics symposiums in Poland, Israel, Sweden und Austria, Study trips to Vietnam, Japan, Spain |
| 1951 -1961 | Apprentice ceramist; Student Academie of Applied Arts, Vienna, Diploma |
| 1935 | born in Vienna, Austria |
awards
| 2010 | "Günther-Klinge-Preis", Cultural Award for Applied Arts, Gauting, DE |
| 1986 | Mino, JP, Honourable Mention |
| 1982 | Höhr-Grenzhausen, DE, "Westerwaldpreis 82" |
| 1978 | Munich, DE, Bavarian State Award |
| 1974 | Vallauris, FR, "Biennale Internationale de Céramique d´Art", Silvermedal |
collections
Berlin, DE, Kunstgewerbemuseum
Brüssel, BE, Musées Royaux d´Art et d´Histoire
München, DE, Sammlung Moderne Kunst, Pinakothek der Moderne
Saga, JP, Kunstmuseum
Wien, AT, Kulturamt der Stadt