Aluminium and the arts

The search naturally had to begin with the question: "What is art?", which we just as naturally leave unanswered here. For us, it is a question of a creative act executed by or with the material of aluminium.

In graphic arts, the use of aluminium for the construction of three-dimensional objects or sculptures appears obvious. The spectrum of materials used by artists has exploded since ancient times. Not only the "classical" materials such as stone or bronze are used, but materials of all kinds, from wood, through glass to wax and sand. Aluminium slipped easily into this group.

Some artists have discovered this, for example the Romanian artist Iona Metes. You can see her work in lacquered aluminium "Movement" (2000, in Hof/Saale) opposite. Other contemporary artists who have used aluminium include Ricky Knies and Herbert Rauer.

Aluminium is an ideal material, because it is easy to shape, extremely resistant and robust. It also gives artists the chance to make a name for themselves as the use of aluminium in art is still quite new.


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