Mourning in the Kelheim district: art star Angerer the Elder died

Mourning in the Kelheim district: art star Angerer the Elder died

A great loss for the art scene in the Kelheim district: the versatile artistAngerer the elderdied shortly before his 87th birthday. His death leaves a huge gap in the world of fantastic realism, a style that he played a key role in shaping. Angerer, who worked as an architect as well as a sculptor and painter, lived in Biburg and often incorporated his inspiration from dreams into his works. These were not always just beautiful, but could also be torturous, which made his art deeply human and comprehensible.

Using an old master technique that includes up to 15 glazes, Angerer created works that were shown in numerous exhibitions both at home and abroad. His artistic work for the film “The Neverending Story II” in particular brought him this Bavarian Film Prize one that was awarded for its outstanding stage design and costume design. The artistic design of the play “The Little Hobbit” is also one of his impressive achievements.

An artist with distinction

Angerer was not only honored for his films, but also received the Kelheim district's art and culture prize, which underlines his importance for the region. His ability to design extraordinary spaces was also evident in his conversion of an old fire station in Biburg, which he transformed into a Chapel of the Redeemer. This work even received praise from Pope Benedict XVI, and is a testament to his deep creativity and commitment.

Fantastic Realism, to which Angerer belonged, emerged after the Second World War and combines elements of Surrealism with those of Magical Realism. The artists often create dreamlike worlds that reflect emotions and experiences shaped by war. Members of this movement often draw on motifs from mythology and the Old Testament, which makes Angerer's works appear particularly tangible and mystical at the same time. At a time when art is often subject to the influence of the market, he placed the creative process in the foreground, as is the case in Fantastic realism is required.

Leaving a legacy

His latest work, “A Lost Dream,” is a fantastical tale based entirely on his images and exploring themes of love and forgotten virtues. The critical examination of modern architecture and the influence of money not only shaped his work, but also his thinking about society. Angerer was also a co-founder of the “Center for Fantastic Artists”, which aims to bring all the arts together and thus promote creativity. This initiative was inspired by Michael Ende and was particularly well received during his time as a freelance architect.

His tireless commitment to art and culture will never be forgotten. Angerer the Elder will live on in the hearts of many people and in the art scene.