art of mosaics and sculpting in alsace

Four seasons or four stages of life

Andreas Edzard

Laurent Hunzinger

Sculpture competition, Secondary school JJ. Henner Altkirch. (2002)

The Sculptures of the four seasons " spring, summer, autumn and winter " are exposed along a path leading to the school. Their organic forms can also be associated with human figures.

In this way the four seasons also symbolize four stages of life.

1.Spring or Childhood
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The mosaics present a constantly evolving surface. As each day unfolds, changes in the level and the angel of the light create an ever-changing play of colour and texture. The pieces of mosaic are pebbles and bigger stones, different minerals, pieces of glass and glazed ceramics.

The sculptures are arranged as four separate groups along the approach to the school. Sculptured seats surround each group. The statues present two faces, one colourful and textured, the other more three dimensional and sculptural.

	2.Summer Youth in its vitality and beauty, in full blossom. Intensive colours. A large and elegant sculpture. Rose bushes will eventually back the sculptured seats. height: 4.20 meters
	3.Autumn Maturity, man has given proof of his abilities, and is harvesting the fruits of work. Autumn colours. A large, upright, and solid statue. Vines will be planted behind the sculptured seats to give autumn colours. height: 4.00 meters.
	4.Winter Age with dwindling vitality, but noble appearance. The colours are light whites. Shrubs bearing white berries will be planted behind the sculptured seats. height: 3.60 meters.

Mosaic sculptures by Andreas Edzard and Laurent Hunzinger
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