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BRIGITTE SAUGSTAD
Sculptor
Born in Vienna, Austria.
In my childhood and youth I was a professional figure skater, and won the European Junior Championship in 1972. Later, I went on to study ceramic art. My experiences as a figure skater and my extensive involvement with Indian culture have been the two most prominent influences in my artistic life. I strive to express flowing movement through the shaping of clay, fascinated by the strength and innocence of the material – marvelling at the surprising outcomes of the artistic process.
Education and Work Experience:
1967- 76: Champion figure skater in international competitions.
1983- 89: Design and Ceramic Art at the University of Applied Arts, Vienna, with Professor Matheo Thun. Graduation as Magister atrium.
1989- 90: Porcelain painting, Augarten, Vienna.
1991: College of Art, New Delhi.
1991: Established own art studio in Austria.
Cultural trips to USA, Canada, Italy and India.
Restoration and gilding work in Austria, Italy and England.
Exhibitions:
2010: ‘Open Studio Days’ in Lower Austria, Eichgraben.
2010: ‘Ganeshas and Fairies’ Galerie Eichgraben, Austria.
2010: ‘Festival Cultura dello Spirito’ Albera Ligure, Italy.
2009: ‘Elephants For Peace’ Galerie Studio 18, Vienna.
2009: ‘Open Studio Days’ in Lower Austria, Eichgraben.
2009: ‘Festival Cultura dello Spirito’ Albera Ligure, Italy.
2009: ‘Elephants For Peace’ Ledra Street border-checkpoint, international peace exhibition, Cyprus.
2009: ‘Elephants For Peace’ Famagusta Gate Gallery, international peace exhibition, Cyprus.
2008: ‘Christmas Spirit’ Galerie am Karmelitermarkt, Vienna.
2008: ‘Open Studio Days’ in Lower Austria, Eichgraben.
2008: ‘Ganesha Sculptures’ Galerie zum Alten Rathaus, Stockerau.
2008: ‘Ganesha’ SY World Foundation exhibition, Cabella, Italy.
2008: ‘Role Plays: Impressions of Venice’ Karmeliter Church, Wiener Neustadt, Austria.
2008: ‘Distribuzione dei ruoli’ Centro D’Arte San Vidal, U.C.A.I. Venice, Italy.
2007: ‘Colors in Winter’ Chocolate Factory, Vienna.
2007: ‘Open Studio Days’ in Lower Austria, Eichgraben.
2007: ‘Butterflies’ Albera Ligure, Italy.
2007: ‘ArtPoint’ Korneuburg, Austria.
2006: ‘Christmas Exhibition’ Domus Designer Furniture House, Vienna.
2006: ‘Spirit of India’ Werkstatt23, Vienna.
2005: ‘Winterfarben’ Galerie am Karmelitermarkt, Vienna.
2001—04: Heritage House Gallery, Langley, BC, Canada.
2001—03: Arnold Mikelson’s Mind And Matter Gallery, Ocean Park, BC, Canada.
2000: ‘Flowers & Mirrors’ Gallery NC, Ashville, North Carolina, USA.
1999: ’Garden Gnomes’ Palm Garden 2000, Frankfurt, Germany.
1999: ‘Indian Deities – Eastern Mythology’ Stoebergasse College, Vienna.
1998: ‘Indian Gods and Godesses’ Cabella Ligure, Italy.
1998: ‘Ice Flowers’ Studio Markl, Vienna.
1997: ’Sky Shells – Heaven’s Reflections’ Stoebergasse College, Vienna.
1996: ’Dancing Elephants’ Studio Markl, Vienna.
1995: ’Series of Unique Works’ Designer House Vienna Paint, Vienna.
1991: ’Ceramic Bowl Formations’ V&V Gallery, Vienna.
1990: ’Reflections of the Heavens’ Historical Museum, Vienna .
1985: ’A New Coffee Landscape’ New York and Innsbruck.
1984: ’Contemporary Porcelain’ Demel Coffee House, Vienna.
Georgio Pilla, Italian art critic, about Brigitte’s work >>>>
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