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Angela Isabella Laich (born 24 March 1963 in Stuttgart, West Germany) is a sculptor, draughtsperson, and painter, who specialises in figurative sculpture.[1] She was taught by Alfred Hrdlicka and has been a substantial part of significant art exhibitions throughout Germany.
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Laich was educated at the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart and completed advanced training as a Meisterschüler at Berlin University of the Arts.[1]
During the 1980s she gained practical experiences in Austria,[2] Italy, France and East Germany. Laich further developed her art skills on extensive creative voyages throughout England, Norway, Finland, and Russia.
- Permanent exhibition at the Memorial for Victims of Terror, Brandenburg-Görden Prison, Berlin, since 1993[3]
- Temporary exhibition In Gedenken an Joseph Süß Oppenheimer [In memory of Joseph Süß Oppenheimer], Stuttgart City Hall, 1998–2000[4]
- Permanent exhibition of the marble sculptures in Märkischer Künstlerhof, Brieselang, since 2000[5]
- Temporary exhibitions Terra Erotika, Märkischer Künstlerhof, Brieselang, 2007, 2010
Laich works with marble, bronze, soapstone[6] and other materials including wood.[5]
"Hyperion", Krastaler marble, height 200 cm, 1987.[7] On 9 June 1992 the statue "Hyperion" was damaged when its head was cut off and stolen by an unknown person.[8][9] A police investigation did not succeed in finding the perpetrator.[10][11] The creation of "Hyperion" was the result of "three summer's work, from 1985 until 1987" at the Krastal Symposium.[12] Photographic images of the complete statue exist.[13]
"Saint Sebastian", Krastaler marble, height 130 cm, 1993.[14]
"Ein Justizmord in Stuttgart", Ein Triptychon [A juridical murder in Stuttgart – triptych], graphic 50x70 cm 1999.[15]
Graphics for the historian Hellmut G. Haasis's book Joseph Süß Oppenheimer genannt Jud Süß. Finanzier, Freidenker, Justizopfer.[16]
"Joseph Süß Oppenheimer", Ordinario marble, height 230 cm, 1997.[4]
"The Brandenburg Gate", poliurethan, the scale of 1:25, 2004.[17]
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