Ingrid Hartueb
Wood Sculpture

It has been exactly 20 years since I first had the pleasure to present Ingrid Hartlieb's work here in Chicago. Much has changed since - Hartlieb is now one of the foremost sculptors in Germany and one of only a handful of women that have reached national and international acclaim in this heavily male dominated genre. Little has changed since - her form language is still as archaic, strong, and powerful as I have seen it so many years ago in her studio in Stuttgart. The compositions show the definitive elements of creation and destruction - raw cut wood is healed with the most sensitive skin of wax and pigments inviting the viewer to touch and experience the sculptures. It is with great pleasure the we present this exhibition at the ZhouB Art Center allowing us to show her work on a scale that will let you experience the breath of Hartlieb's oeuvre.