The Artists
207 East 1st Street
Hermann, Mo 65041
Open Every Day, 9am-7pm
Phone: 573-486-2303
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The Kunstlerhaus Art Gallery and Pottery Shop
207 East 1st Street
Hermann, Mo 65041
Open Every Day, 9am to 7pm
Phone: 573-486-2303
Artur Hohl
Joey Los
Dave Ludig
The Gallery is a fine arts and crafts cooperative that features the work of more than 30 Missouri artists. This unique venue provides a rare opportunity for the public to view and purchase a wide variety of art forms ranging from photography, jewelry, painting, stoneware, Christmas ornaments, metalwork, sculpture, folkart, woodworking, ceramics and woodart. Artur Hohl, Joey Los and David Ludig opened in 2007 and it continues to grow and prosper. The artists and owners alike are committed to increasing exposure to the arts in Hermann and the surrounding communities as well as the Gallery itself.
Now having ventured into the world of the internet, everyone involved is hoping that this next step in the evolution of the Kunstlerhaus will further increase the visibility of the talented artists throughout the area.
Artur Hohl
This is my 40th anniversary of involvement as a clay artist. Perhaps I should be a master by now and retire on my glories, but clay does not allow that so the struggle for the perfect pot goes on and on. Many of my pieces tend to be artistic in form and glaze as each one is sculptured or formed or thrown on the wheel as a unique piece of art. This approach creates a freshness to the work and is a reflection of the state of being of the artist himself. From simple pottery dishes to abstract sculptural expression to wall murals to painting on tiles to portraits in clay, I have done it all, but mostly it is the simple bowl with a simple, exciting glaze that intriques me most and keeps me going back to the wheel over and over again.
Joey Los
I'm a magician in my shop working with hot molten metal, electricity and fire. My experiences in farming, painting, fiber arts and mothering go into each piece. I'm a tourist, an adventurer, an explorer and a collector. My approach to sculpture is bold and spontaneous. Always experimenting, I layer tiny pieces of metal like a quilt. I use my arc welder as a drawing tool. Often the work is further enlivened with bright durable paint. As my favorite artist Alexander Calder once said, "my work is my play".
I like to think of myself as the trash queen. I try to utilize every scrap. The scale of my work varies from tomato paste can dogs to the 25ft. x 12ft. ceiling sculpture in steel, copper and glass at the University of Missouri. Bigger pieces yet to come! Each of the sculptures is given a beautiful and durable finish of clear Rustoleum paint. The protective coating of paint insures that the work will maintain its strength and beauty whether it is placed indoors or out.
My business card states "No job too odd". Earth Friendly, eclectic metal sculptures, objects, portraits and murals Treasures from Trash.
My work is permanently on display at the Shaw Nature Preserve (of the Missouri Botanical Garden) in Gray Summit Mo, the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO, and the Emmanuel Episcopalian Church in Columbia MO.
Website: www.joeylos.com
Email: jlosus@yahoo.com
Dave Ludig
In 1990 my uncle gave me a German 1909 Kessler Martini schutzen rifle just before he died. By learning how and when it was used, I discovered about the Schutzen Targets. It was like a veil was lifted from my eyes. I found an artistic niche that was perfectly suited to my interests. About a year after my uncle's death I painted my first target.
Each of my targets is a numbered, original one of a kind piece, painted on medium density overly plywood. My love wild animal life has been an inspiration for many of my targets.
Although much of my focus has been in developing distinctive schutzen targets, I enjoy working in a variety of folk art media including sign making, scrimshaw and painting. I also have a long standing love of searching for indian artifacts and have accumulated an extensive collection.
Email: hermankunstlerhaus@yahoo.com