International artists transform Wesenberg: sculptures and creativity!

International artists transform Wesenberg: sculptures and creativity!

Art flourishes to its fullest in the picturesque surroundings of Wesenberg. The Sculpture Park, part of the Cristobal Gabarron Museum's widely known “#MuseoConectado initiative,” has become a cultural hotspot. This initiative overcomes the physical limitations of the headquarters in Mula, Spain, and allows artists to present their works in a unique natural environment. With its ten-year partnership, the Peter Wilmot Thomson Foundation has made a significant contribution to the establishment of the “pilgrimage museum”, which now includes an impressive collection of 25 large sculptures from the “Gabarron Trail” as well as 12 paintings in the interior galleries, such as Nordkurier reports.

The finissage of this unique art exhibition brought together international artists who presented their creative projects. A surprising number of visitors, including Tjeerd de Yeet from Switzerland, were enthusiastic about the artistic transformation processes and the innovative 3D animations. Murals combining traditional art techniques with modern elements, as well as designs for a future large-scale multimedia installation, were also presented. The prototypes come from the award-winning artist collective Laramascoto from Spain.

Artistic diversity and ecological themes

The Chilean artist Solange Contreras Pavez impressively placed the environmental crisis at the center of her work by weaving textiles, embroidery and installation into a whole. The Colombian artist Nadir Figueroa impressed with a monumental, site-specific work under the motto “Memory and Landscape”. In an equally inspiring talk, curator Shirley Au spoke about her research projects on ecological art in various regions, combining visual and sensory mapping of the Müritz National Park with literary and philosophical studies.

The Open Studio highlights the Gabarron Museum's commitment to transferring knowledge and connecting the community. These efforts are part of the International Artist Residency Program, which will be implemented in 2024 with the aim of promoting creative exchanges between professionals of different nationalities and disciplines. The completion of the 2025 residencies will be celebrated in a joint exhibition at the Cristóbal Gabarrón Museum in Mula in autumn 2026, projecting another important artistic dialogue into a new exhibition context.

Visiting information for art lovers

If you want to experience the impressive art on offer in Wesenberg, you can easily find the sculpture park. A recommended route from Berlin is via Löwenberg, Meseberg and Rheinsberg, and parking is free on site. However, caution is advised when using a navigation system: misrepresentations can occur, which is why the address should be set directly to 17255 Wesenberg. There are numerous on-site signposts to the artist properties near Wu and the Sculpture Park, which make it easier for art enthusiasts to find their way, as described on the Sculpture Park Wesenberg website.

The offers to support international artists' careers, as developed by the IGBK, show how important the exchange between the local and international art scene is. These platforms create networks and access to new markets while promoting creative dialogue across national borders. So it's high time to let yourself be carried away by this dynamic art scene in Wesenberg!