Exhibition at Schütz Art Museum - Ben Tuge

What's it about?

"My art is a journey of self-discovery and healing. The creative process is a moment of transcendence, in which I experience a deeper sense of fulfillment," says Ben Tuge, a sculptor born in Zimbabwe in 1969, living in South Africa. "I want to stimulate discussions and a deeper connection with my viewers and encourage them to explore different perspectives. The rough textures of my sculptures invite viewers to look at the work from different angles and gain new insights with each glance. My art is an invitation to pause, reflect, and look further." Expect the unexpected, and experience fragile manifestations of being. "I first model my work in my head and imagine the finished piece before I touch the wood. The process is meditative, a dance between creator and material. I enjoy the feeling of carving, shaping, and refining the wood and revealing the hidden beau...