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5th International Woodcarving Symposium

Art on the Chestnut Trail

From May 14 to 19, 2024, the 5th International Woodcarving Symposium "Art on the Chestnut Trail" will take place in Villandro. Artists from all over the world will create something special to enchant our vacation region with their works.

Faces of History

This year's symposium is themed Faces of History. The title leaves much room for interpretation, whether it be depicting the life, culture, or customs of our ancestors.

For millennia, Villandro has been a vibrant place, shaped by cultural richness and human settlement. The archaeological excavations of an early prehistoric cult site have underscored the historical significance of the village. In this year's symposium, eight sculptors will each receive a robust chestnut trunk, which they will transform into a fascinating historical sculpture in just four days. Through this artistic interpretation, the culture and way of life of past eras will be brought closer.

In selected spots along the Chestnut Trail, these outdoor sculptures will invite hikers to contemplate and appreciate art in their own way. This experience makes art more accessible and tangible. The material available to the artists is the sturdy chestnut wood, which is characteristic of the cultural landscape in this region of the Eisacktal Valley.
BROCHURE WOODCARVING SYMPOSIUM
Faces of history
Participating artists 2024
  • Susanne Paucker (Germany) -  David
  • Thabata Arudini  (Italiy) - Legàmi
  • Šimon Chyla (Slovakia) - A tribute to Ötzi
  • Naruo Nishimura (Japan) - The Globe
  • Hossein Nakhaee (Iran) - Christ
  • Hayk Tokmajyan (Armenia) - History Journay
  • Peter van Borssum (Netherlands) Waalkes Sisi's
  • Coralie Quincey (France) - Before, now and next
Programme
PROGRAMME
Tuesday, 14th May 2024

12:00 pm Individual arrival of participants, preparatory work
7:00 pm Welcome and information

OPEN ATELIER
Wednesday, 15th May - Saturday, 18th May 2024
Sculpture making every day from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm

FINISSAGE
Sunday, 19th May 2024

11:00 am Finissage with aperitif and musical entertainment

Brochure
Info & registration (for artists)
INFO & registration of the artists
Simon Rauter

+39 340 783 3071
simon.rauter@gmail.com

Open call   Application   Condition of participation
Edition 2022 | Relax on art
LOCATION: Klausen

ARTISTS:
Franziska Agraval (Germany) - Twist
Markéta Váradiová (Czech Republic) - Drop
Valeria Stufflesser (Italy) - che bontà
Valentino Giampaoli (Italy) - Dialogio
Ren Youyu (China) - The Wolves
Lukas Österreicher (Austria) - Blätter
Edition 2017 | Frühzeit
LOCATION: Feldthurns

ARTISTS:
Mario Gasser (Austria) - Sonnenkultwagen
Victor Mangeng (Austria) - keltischer Drache
Herbert Kerschbaumer (Italy) - Venus
Simon Rauter (Italy) - equus
Edition 2018
LOCATION: Feldthurns

ARTISTS:
Martin Bill (Swiss) - Chegälä
Ryszard Litwiniuk (Poland) - Organica
Clara Mair (Italy) - auf!
Peter Ripka (Germany) - Das Glück hat Flügel
Hynek Skoták (Czech Republic) - a human trace
Simon Rauter (Italy) - atme
Edition 2016 | memento mori
LOCATION: Feldthurns

ARTISTS:
Daniela Wögerer (Austria) - Vanitas
Malika Sharipova (Uzbeskistan) - Tod – Licht – Leben
Simon Rauter (Italy) - Zeit
Reinhard Kofler (Austria) - Der Herbst des Lebens
Hanspeter Mayr (Italy) - Keschtnigl
Lukas Pittl (Austria) - Der Griff ins Leere
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Enjoy with us the culinary spring!
Sounds delicious!