Walter Kölbl
Walter Kölbl stands for a preference for solid materials, strict concepts and the highest precision in the execution of his work. He is regarded as a sculptor who works constructively and conceptually, creating visual structures in the form of sculptures or mural works based on geometric systems.
"... his sculptures, objects and architectural spatial solutions are characterised by clear forms and colours. Paired with his own specific exactness and extreme precision" [Rosa Maria Plattner].
"... his works bring matter and concept closer together without giving up their individuality. In this way both elements enter into a connection, the particularity of which is based on decisions made by the artist".
[Prof. Reiner Zettl]
Since 1987 freelance artist; lives and works in Vienna.
"... his sculptures, objects and architectural spatial solutions are characterised by clear forms and colours. Paired with his own specific exactness and extreme precision" [Rosa Maria Plattner].
"... his works bring matter and concept closer together without giving up their individuality. In this way both elements enter into a connection, the particularity of which is based on decisions made by the artist".
[Prof. Reiner Zettl]
Since 1987 freelance artist; lives and works in Vienna.
Individual works - overview
Biografy
| period | events & highlights |
|---|---|
| 1986-1987 | State Scholarship |
| 1980-1986 | University assistant at the Technical University in Vienna, at the Institute for Plastic Design and Model Making |
| 1980 | Completion of the study of metal design |
| 1977 | "Rome award", austrian Cultural Institute |
| 1976 | Start of a second study in metal design with Carl Auböck |
| 1975 | Diploma; award of the university of Applied Arts |
| 1969-1976 | University of Applied Arts in Vienna, sculpture with Hans Knesl and Wander Bertoni |
| 1963-1966 | Apprenticeship carpenter / joiner; graduated with distinction / excellence |
| 1948 | born at Hard (Vlbg.) |
Solo exhibitions (selection)
| period | Title exhibition, gallery, site |
|---|---|
| 2020 | "legale Winkel", NN-Fabrik, Oslip (Bgld.) - (in Koop. Galerie Hrobsky Wien) |
| 2013 | Sommerausstellung "Walter Kölbl", Palais Thurn & Taxis, Bregenz |
| 2013 | aller Art, Bludenz |
| 2011 | be kind remind, Galerie.Z |
| 2008 | Querstrich, Galerie.Z |
| 1996 | die Dunkelheit bringt die Wahrheit ans Licht, Feldkirch Künstlerhaus Palais Thurn und Taxis, Bregenz |
| 1995 | Orthogone, Galerie Lisi Hämmerle, Bregenz |
| 1993 | Orthogone, Galerie b. d. Albertina, Wien |
| 1990 | Walter Kölbl. Skulpturen, Secession Wien |
| 1989 | Kölbl – Plastiken, Künstlerhaus Wien |
| 1987 | Künstlerhaus Palais Thurn und Taxis, Bregenz |
| 1983 | Walter Kölbl. Plastiken, Künstlerhaus Exakte Tendenzen. Raumkonzepte Schloß Buchberg / Kunstraum |
| 1982 | Walter Kölbl. Plastiken nach 75, Künstlerhaus Palais Thurn und Taxis |
| 1977 | Hochschule für angewandte Kunst in Wien, Stuttgart |
| 1978 | österr. Kulturinstitut, Rom |
| 1976 | Hommage à O.K., Secession Wien Zeichnungen und Plastiken, Künstlerhaus Wien |
| 1975 | Zeichnungen und Plastiken, Künstlerhaus Wien |
Group exhibitions (selection)
| period | Title exhibition, gallery, site |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Sculpture Live, Künstlerhaus Intelligenz der Hand, XX-er Haus, Wien |
| 1984 | Österr. Kunst, München - wien - Berlin |
| 1985 | KH-Wien in der Galerie A. Feenyes, Budapest Österr. Gegenwartskunst, Sofia - Tiflis - Zagreb |
| 1986 | Nahe Ferne, Galerie Insam Galerie auf der Stubenbastei |
| 1987 | Geometrien aus Österreich. Schloß Buchberg am Kamp, Kunstraum Buchberg |
| 1988 | Skulpturen, Mollis (CH) |
| 1991 | Konzept 1, Künstlerhaus Palais Thurn und Taxis Skulpturen-Sommer, Kunstraum Dornbirn |
| 1996 | Walter Kölbl, Joanna Kirk. Neue Mitglieder der Berufsvereinigung, Künstlerhaus Palais Thurn u. Taxis, Bregenz |
| 1997 | Rhein-Art 97, Verein FLUSS, Installation KV aller Art, Bludenz |
| 2001 | behruz heschmat. Grenzen, Künstlerhaus, Vortrag |
| 2002 | Skulptur - Objekte - Positionen, Künstlerhaus |
| 2005 | natur (skul)p(t)ur, Künstlerhaus Peter Skubic, Künstlerhaus Marchesa Luisa Casati. Unendliche Vielfalt, Berufsvereinigung Bildender Künstler Vorarlbergs |
| 2006 | Leslie de Melo. Coming out of Nowhere going Somewhere, Künstlerhaus |
| 2007 | Herbert Albrecht und Zeitgenossen |
| 2009 | different.ways.2.Sculptures, Kunstverein Kärnten different.ways.2.Sculptures, Th&Taxis, Bregenz different.ways.2.Sculptures, Museum Rohnerhaus, Lauterach |
| 2013 | Zeichnen Zeichnen, Künstlerhaus art alive B, Galerie im Turm |
| 2014 | Bildhauer und ihre Zeichnungen, Künstlerhaus Palais Thurn und Taxis |
| 2016 | NA:ALSO, Kunstwerkstatt Tulln "3 Bildhauer", Palais Thurn und Taxis, Bregenz |
Works in public space
Entrance foyer of the main building der TU Wien
Conversion of the domed hall of the main building of the TU Wien
"Concrete wall " at Kurt-Heller-Hof, Wien 1020
Generali Foundation: On permanent loan to - Museum of Modern Arts Salzburg
