Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
A Life Carved in Wood: The Story of Josef Kals The name Josef Kals, often known as Sepp Kals, resonates within the artistic traditions of Tirol, Austria, though perhaps not as widely celebrated as some of his contemporaries. Born on October 28th, 1911, in the picturesque village of Kirchberg am Uder, his life was deeply interwoven with the landscape and spiritual heritage of his homeland. Kals wasn’t merely a sculptor; he was a conduit
for the enduring power of wood, transforming it into figures that spoke of faith, memory, and the human condition. His journey began amidst a Tirol steeped in both rural simplicity and burgeoning artistic expression, a duality that would profoundly shape his aesthetic vision. The early 20th century in Austria saw a revival of traditional crafts alongside the rise of modernism, and Kals found himself positioned at this fascinating inte…