A Monument to Albrecht Ludwig Berblinger – the Tailor of Ulm.
While the 255 sculptures made their way into the world, one thought remained deeply rooted in my mind: the desire to create the Tailor of Ulm as a unique piece. Unlike the collection pieces, which had to be produced in large quantities, here I could concentrate on a single model – and give it all the details and characteristics that are simply not possible in series production.
This unique piece presented a new challenge and a particularly intense kind of dedication: even more hours of research, countless modeling steps, precision down to the smallest detail – a reflection of my standards and my heart.
Anyone familiar with my work knows: in every one of my collections, there is a piece that stands out, a special highlight that tells more, fascinates more. This unique piece was precisely such a work – only ten times more intense, ten times more challenging, more elaborate, and full of passion.
A work of art that demanded, but at the same time granted the freedom to preserve the soul of the Tailor of Ulm in a single work. Thus began a new journey, where time, patience, and passion were the only companions – and where the goal is far more than a sculpture: a unique piece of history, captured in silver and bronze.
My first step led me to the Ulm Rahtaus, where a replica of the flying machine hangs. Sketches, photos, and intensive study...
Then began the modeling of the large wings. Detail-oriented as always, I added fine struts and based them on the replica in the city hall. Through books and historical sources, I sought additional information about the frame in which Albrecht Ludwig Berblinger found his place.
Now only the rock was missing, the base from which he was to take off. Frank Munz from the KSV company went in search – and found a truly special stone. He felt that a unique work of art deserved an extraordinary pedestal. His suggestion to use a stone from the Münster quarry for this gave me goosebumps. Imagine: an original piece that was once part of the Ulm Minster – full of expression, history, and soul.
His stonemasons shaped it into a stylized Eagle Bastion – a true work of art. A foundation that not only supports but also completes the uniqueness of this piece with symbolic power and regional connection.
A piece of Ulm history – rethought
The Stubensandstein integrated into the base of the artwork comes from the Ulm Minster. It is a historical original piece – removed during restoration work on a strut above the finial. The millions-of-years-old natural stone is given new, artistic significance in the context of this project.
