Elke Härtel: Rapunzel: Genesis of a Sculpture

By Petra Giloy-Hirtz

As familiar as it is, it's easy to forget how disquieting the story of Rapunzel really is: a young girl escapes imprisonment by allowing her suitor to climb her own hair all the way up into her tower.

In this volume, sculptor Elke H rtel--whose work reimagines mythical female figures in abject yet stoic poses--restores the story of Rapunzel to its exquisitely creepy origins. This evocative, pictorial book documents H rtel's fascinating process of recreating Rapunzel, tracing the genesis of her artwork from the first study to the casting to the installation. Featuring lavish illustrations, this book offers a glimpse into contemporary sculpture as well as the sinister beauty of a timeless fairy tale.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3777429279
• ISBN13: 9783777429274
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: Hirmer Verlag GmbH
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.4" x 10.7"