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lothar böttcher

Sculpture & Glass

Bohemian – How tradition and craftsmanship can intersect with the freedom to do what you want!

Posted on August 25, 2020August 22, 2020 by Lothar

Bohemian refers to a free spirit, of disregarding norms and fearlessly delving into new endeavours.

2019 – New Glass Now

Posted on January 19, 2020January 19, 2020 by Lothar

One of the biggest highlights in 2019 was the opening of New Glass Now at the Corning Museum of Glass… Read more 2019 – New Glass Now

New Glass Now

Posted on April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by Lothar

#NewGlassNow opens at the Corning Museum of Glass on 11 May 2019.
Pocket Lens will be one of the 100 international works exhibited…

Vitrofestival Romont, Switzerland

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Lothar

I am delighted to announce that I am now also represented internationally with Bellart Gallery at the #Vitrofestival Romont, Switzerland.

On Sculpting… Skulls

Posted on November 25, 2018November 22, 2018 by Lothar

The process of creating is as much part as the result in my sculptures. It’s a path of discovery… an exciting journey where an idea manifests itself as tangible.

Back to the Future – Contemporary Glass Inspired by the Past

Posted on September 26, 2018October 2, 2018 by Lothar

Pretoria is a proverbial melting-pot of glass art.  With this in mind several contemporary protagonists using glass in their oeuvre… Read more Back to the Future – Contemporary Glass Inspired by the Past

Constitution Hill – Number Four Prison

Posted on July 18, 2018July 15, 2018 by Lothar

It is both a moment of deep sadness, anger and regret whilst contemplating these atrocities; and a time where we South Africans, as a nation, can use this wisdom, to understand our past and build a better future for all. 

Rock Blossoms – Glassy Ideas Emerging from Fertile Ground

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Lothar

Rock Blossoms are a tribute to the rich history of glass and its origins.

Meta-Phor

Posted on September 20, 2017September 19, 2017 by Lothar

The title references a duality, of that what you are seeing being a suggested resemblance of something else, something very familiar in this digital age.

Step…

Posted on July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 by Lothar

Interaction is of utmost importance in my work, beckoning the spectator to come closer…

Exhibitions Opening This Week!

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Lothar

We hope that you can join us for these openings or enjoy the exhibitions during their run till mid July. 

Ngwenya Glass Workshop 2017

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Lothar

Ngwenya Glass’ 30th Anniversary International Workshop 3-7 April 2017 One of my highlight of 2017 is to have been part of… Read more Ngwenya Glass Workshop 2017

Labour Of Love

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Lothar

Glass is part of my life…
This is a short, behind the scenes #LabourOfLove interview for SABC3’s Expresso Show.

Annual Members Exhibition 2021

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Lothar

The annual Members Exhibition at the Association of Arts, Pretoria opens January 16th. Due to Covid-19 regulations there will not… Read more Annual Members Exhibition 2021

Woman and Man, two parts of a whole

Posted on January 8, 2021January 15, 2021 by Lothar

My current work is attempting to harness the primal fires kindled by our ancestors, prompting me to revisit a form of the magical.

Skulls

Posted on November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 by Lothar

Image gallery of carved crystal skulls

Telescreens – a phenomenological experiment?

Posted on November 4, 2020December 11, 2020 by Lothar

Continuing my exploration of digital vs. analogue experienced lives ,I have constructed small sculptures as an experiment in phenomenology called… Read more Telescreens – a phenomenological experiment?

What is it with your skulls?

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by Lothar

My outlook on life was formed through these heartbreaking moments. I realised that we all are mortal. I also realised that life is spectacular, filled with adventure, joy and happiness.

Always Welcome Store

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Lothar

Always Welcome is a nomadic retail space for owner-run South African design studios that create furniture, homeware and lifestyle objects.

Dawid Ras Gallery

Posted on October 11, 2020October 11, 2020 by Lothar

An exclusive group exhibition of contemporary South African art!

Ist das noch Kunsthandwerk?

Posted on September 3, 2020September 18, 2020 by Lothar

Ist das noch Kunsthandwerk opens to the public next week, the 7th of September at the Handwerkskammer Düsseldorf. The catalogue… Read more Ist das noch Kunsthandwerk?

South African Art Scene – Perspectives on Glass and CGTN interview

Posted on August 12, 2020August 10, 2020 by Lothar

The South African glass art scene might be small, but we have strong fires driving our passion!
An interview with Lothar Böttcher on CGTN and perspectives on South African Glass.

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