The tourist association Klausen, Barbian, Feldthurns and Villanders invites sculptors from all over the world to take part in the sculpture symposium ‘Kunst am Keschtnweg’, which is taking place this year in the artists’ town of Klausen in Italy.
‘Relax on art’ is the motto of this year’s symposium. The artists are not given a specific theme, all possible forms of expression are welcome: figurative, abstract, practical, conceptual, from one block to multi-part. The only requirement is that the sculptures can be used as places to sit or lie down.
Robust chestnut wood is the material the artists will get to create their artwork. The sweet chestnut characterises the cultural landscape in this region of the Valley Eisacktal. The sculptures created during the symposia become property of the organiser and will be set up along the chestnut trail, which connects the communities of Feldthurns via Klausen, Villanders and Barbian. The result is an open-air gallery that can be explored by hikers and invites them to rest and linger. The art thus becomes accessible and comprehensible.
Each participant receives a fee of €600. Free board and lodging as well as a flat-rate travel allowance of €250 will be reimbursed.
Work will take place outdoors in the Kapuzinergarten in the center of Klausen from 18-21 May 2022. On Saturday evening there will be a vernissage where the works of art will be presented with drinks and musical accompaniment.
