Day 1. Catchup - Peter Bauhais

day 1.   11.3.15 (catch up blog)

Peter Bauhais

Tucked behind a shoe store, working with no ones company but his own, Peter Bauhais' studio is the creative space for his vessel and jewellery creations. German born, Bauhais studied under Otto Kunzli at the academy of fine arts in Munich. Although not completely, Bauhais works predominately with cast metals. His focus on this technique has allowed innovative results and exploration of its potentials and limits, creating beautiful and fluid vessels/pieces. Although the process of casting can imply a collection of identical, machine worked pieces, Bauhais emphasised that the idea itself of lost wax casting suggests that each piece is unique and completely its own. It can never truly be created again, as the original is melted away in the process. His play with alloys and tones further develops each individual character, allowing each piece to stand confidently as its own even amongst a collection. 

Peter Bauhuis, Dishes, objects 2012, Silver, copper, tin, bronze, zinc

As well as his vessels, Bauhais explores the 3D form in his jewellery, creating organic like pieces. What appear to be organic, minimal and solid forms are revealed as hollow and intricate once the back is explored. Within the forms are intricate silver posts which seem to support the outer form. The pieces make note of two themes amongst the organic and natural world, the fluid and irregular forms as well as the symmetrical and structural elements, creating a harmonious, yet unexpected final piece. 

There is a clear visual link between every piece, whether it be by form or metal, which I find to be very accomplished. The dedication to one technique and the possibilities within that has resulted in very unique, delicate and beautiful collections. Although this skill exploration is admirable it can be questioned in terms of its limits, has he held himself back from exploring other areas in the object and jewellery world?

- Madison Brookes-Allen