Ships on Stilts I-III
Adrian Künzi showcases several wooden ship sculptures at the Parkhotel Brenscino in Brissago.
The ships stand on precarious stilts; they are not perfectly stable – they battle gravity. His ships are crafted from oak wood, carved with a chainsaw as a direct, physical tool. The heavy, resistant wood contrasts with the fragile construction – an interplay between mass and apparent weightlessness. The ships are elevated, detached from the ground, as if they are already embarking on a journey.
Adrian Künzi is fascinated by lightness: visual, structural, and symbolic. The stilts not only bear weight but also convey the idea of uncertainty and balance. Simultaneously, the ships embark on a journey into myth, serving as a vessel between worlds, between reality and imagination, between departure and uncertainty.
Adrian Künzi
Adrian Künzi creates powerful wooden works using various chainsaws. The saw marks become part of the sculpture.
Parkhotel Brenscino Brissago
The Parkhotel Brenscino Brissago is located on the shores of Lake Maggiore, set within an expansive park. Exotic vegetation and lake views define the setting. The artworks integrate seamlessly into this Mediterranean environment, opening up new perspectives.
