Uecker, Gunther | Helles Nagelkreuz, 2017 — available on Composition Gallery

// Helles Nagelkreuz by Günther Uecker, crafted in 2017, is a bronze sculpture shaped as a cross, wrapped with textured elements that mimic nails or wire entwined around its structure. The surface bears a distressed appearance, with a metallic finish that evokes both resilience and vulnerability. Uecker, known for his works incorporating nails, uses the cross form to explore themes of suffering, faith, and endurance. The twisted, chaotic lines across the sculpture suggest tension and entrapment, making this piece a powerful meditation on the human condition, spirituality, and sacrifice.

Gunther Uecker (Germany, 1930) is a key figure in the ZERO movement. Known for his nail-covered sculptures and reliefs, he explores light, shadow, and texture in dynamic ways. His works, often interactive, reflect themes of nature, rhythm, and spirituality, making him one of Germany’s most innovative postwar artists.

Gunther Uecker

Helles Nagelkreuz, 2017

Name: Helles Nagelkreuz, 2017
SKU: 8682
Price: 49500.00 EUR
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Sculpture / Object

Sculpture / ObjectA sculpture is a three-dimension object made using any one of the basic sculpting processes. These include carving, casting, constructing or modeling. Carving materials may be bone, ivory, stone or wood. Modeling and casting use clay or wax, while constructions glue materials together.

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Bronze

BronzeBronze is a metal alloy made primarily of copper and tin, with a typical modern composition of 88% copper and 12% tin. Over time, bronze develops a patina, a surface color that often turns deep green due to oxidation. Large bronze objects, such as sculptures, are typically made in foundries. Bronze is valued for its durability and has been widely used throughout history for art, tools, and weapons.

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It’s about…creating… an instrument with which we can eat art.
- Gunther Uecker

Gunther Uecker (b. 1930, Germany) is a German artist renowned for his innovative contributions to kinetic art and Op art. He is best known as a key member of the ZERO group, a collective of artists who sought to redefine art in the aftermath of World War II. Uecker's work is characterized by his use of nails as a primary medium, creating dynamic, textured surfaces that interact with light and shadow. These nail-reliefs are both tactile and visually striking, embodying a sense of movement and energy. His explorations of light, shadow, and surface texture have made him a significant figure in post-war European art. Uecker's work has been exhibited in major museums around the world, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.

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