Gerda Frömel

Evolving Practice

As visitors make their way through the Gerda Frömel: A Retrospective exhibition, each room guides them through the evolution of Frömel’s career, starting with her early works and partial reconstructions of her solo exhibitions, and leading to her public commissions and larger-scale later works.

During the nearly two decades in which she worked, Frömel demonstrated a wide range of skills and talents, equally comfortable with sculpting, modelling and carving. At times, she also exhibited her pencil drawings, revealing yet another layer to her constantly evolving practice. The subjects of her work was just as varied, encompassing animal studies, portraits, nature and architecture.

Head, 1969
Head, 1969
One such work, Head (1969), is carved from green marble and has a very rough surface. Unlike most of the other heads, it does not have a base, but lies on its side, making it reminiscent of Constantin Brâncuși. (Marble. The Trinity College Dublin Art Collections.)
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