Joachim Dunkel: A Sculptor Rooted in Myth and Emotion Joachim Dunkel (1925-2002) was a German sculptor whose oeuvre spanned decades, marked by an unwavering fascination for mythology, folklore, and the complexities of human emotion. Born in Berlin during the turbulent years following World War II, Dunkel’s artistic journey began at Kunsthochschule Weißensee, where he honed his sculptural skills alongside influential figures like Eva Schwimmer and Heiliger—a formative encounter that profoundly shaped his aesthetic sensibilities. This initial exposure to contrasting approaches – Schwimmer's dr…