Lived in Mötschwil (Switzerland). Bernhard Luginbühl died in 2011.
Sculptor. But he also did a lot of drawings. Above all Bernhard Luginbühl is famous for his giant iron sculptures but also for big constructions made of wood, which were burnt and thus transformed into beautiful enormous fireworks.
Peasant Monument
(Monte Amiata-Stengel)
1998
height: 700 cm
iron
Daniel Spoerri had long wanted an iron sculpture by his Swiss friend for the Giardino. Finally, Luginbühl presented his generous gift: an experienced team (Luginbühl’s sons) just needed a few hours to construct the pre-prepared pieces. The monument comprises ploughs and parts of agricultural machines – symbols of power – and it is not over-interpreting to see in its exaggerated verticality a symbol of fertility. The signature of the »Peasant Monument« is located on a clamp on a cog at the bottom left.
