Stephen Friedman Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition by German artist Stephan Balkenhol.Balkenhol is recognised not only for the technical prowess with which he hand-carves wooden sculptures, but for his devotion to exploring the role of figuration within contemporary art.
Using a singular block of wood, Balkenhol creates his timeless works without the use of machinery. They retain …
Using a singular block of wood, Balkenhol creates his timeless works without the use of machinery. They retain the grooves, cracks, chips and fissures that reveal the sculpting process, demonstrating the artist’s raw and spontaneous treatment of the material. His process advances the longstanding tradition of …
