Rainer Lagemann is known for his unique welding technique - creating sculptures of the human body in motion with the use of hollow metal squares. Born in Dusseldorf, Germany on September 14th, 1959, Rainer enrolled in University of FH Detmold where he studied Interior architecture; however, he started welding only in 2005. He concentrates on the human body in a modern interpretation of the classic art of sculpture.

Rainer's fascination with the human body - its artistic expression and struggle - is the inspiration for his works. Rainer captures the human body in motion in his sculptures, depicting them in classic and eternal gestures and sentiments. They bring across the impression of being both delicate and solid at the same time. Each element used in Rainer's sculpture has a pivotal meaning behind them. The hollow metal squares used to piece the sculptures together are responsible for the dainty yet solid effect brought acrossto the viewers.

Each square represents different trial and tribulation faced by Man and each corner of the squares represents intellect, emotions, physical and spiritual aspects of our lives. While these characteristics of his sculptures help us identify with the spirit and image of the body, the hollow squares help us to concentrate solely on exploring the human body and arousing a sense of mystery and abstraction, ridding any form of distraction and preconceived notions of the human body. This technique adds a spiritual dimension to the human shapes and forms and gives Rainer's sculptures a universal quality.

The underlying emotions of Rainer's sculptures bring across beauty, abstraction and mysteries of the human body. These features are further emphasized on when light is cast upon them in darkness - the exquisite shadows of form, squares, body and spirit cast themselves upon the walls creating a second sculpture of light and shadow.

Image: © Roger Lagemann, Ode to Art