‘Metamorphosis in fire’ enamel exhibition by Ingeborg Martin

Fusing glass onto metal is the definition of enamelling - an art that, after many ups and downs, is in danger of being forgotten. The oldest examples were discovered in a 3500-year-old Mycenaean princely tomb on Cyprus, examples were found in the tombs of the pharaohs and the art form came to Europe via the Mediterranean and flourished in the Rhine-Main region. Works of art that have stood the test of time were created and can be admired in many treasure troves. The durability of the material was used for industrial purposes and enamelled pots and utensils can still be found in households today.

Enamel developed from an art object to a common commodity, but was always chosen by artists as a form of expression. Ingeborg Martin dedicated herself to this art form more than 60 years ago and shows in her exhibition the variety of design possibilities - from the original work on copper to modern techniques that would not be possible without electronic support, such as the constant temperature control of the kiln between 800 and 900 degrees and the realisation of motifs on steel by transfer to screen printing.

Exhibition opening:

Thursday, 07 November 2024 at 18:00

in the Bernkastel-Kues municipal administration, Gestade 18

-ground floor/foyer-