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Ladies & Gentlemen
With his “Ladies & Gentlemen” figurine series, MEISSEN artist Maximilian Hagstotz aims to remind us of the importance of fundamental human values. Virtues such as patience, punctuality and respect take center stage and are symbolically embodied by the animal figures depicted. As “Ladies & Gentlemen”, they are intended to create an awareness of the need to treat each other with respect, patience and care and to value the time of others.
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A tribute to timeless values of togethernessFor his new figurine series “Ladies & Gentlemen”, MEISSEN artist Maximilian Hagstotz reminds us of the values of human interaction.
At the beginning of the series in 2022, the three values of patience, punctuality and respect, which have regrettably lost their importance in society, come to the fore. As true gentlemen in classic, stylish clothing and with a self-confident appearance, the animal depictions symbolize the characteristic qualities worth living by. Ladies & Gentleman, together they should remind people to treat each other with respect and patience and to value each other's time.
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Mr. & Mrs. Time, a mismatched couple with the same ideals, look at their watches with serious expressions. Don't waste other people's time - it's the most valuable thing we have.
Mr. & Mrs. Respect are a self-confident and strong-willed reminder to treat other people with respect and appreciation, no matter how difficult the situation. They are very serious, because who still has respect for others today?
Mr. & Mrs. Silence: The lady giraffe sits meditating in front of her water bowl. With her long neck, the giraffe shows us that time can pass before we reach our destination. The strong tiger also has to exercise patience in tricky situations.
The series was continued in 2023 with two figures on the theme of modesty. Everyone has their weaknesses, so it was important to the artist to show in a humorous and slightly sarcastic way that the measure of things is decisive. The thieving magpie, who is fascinated by everything that glitters, has so much control over herself that she only takes one coin. The hippopotamus always has a considerable appetite. But he also has himself under control and only takes one piece of cake. So both are modest in terms of their vices.
You can look forward to more characters in the series, because there are still many values such as diligence, self-knowledge, trust and tolerance that Maximilian Hagstotz wants to put into practice in his humorous way.
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Maximilian HagstotzThe Meissen sculptor, who trained under Jörg Danielczyk, was already enthusiastic about painting and sculpture during his school years. At the age of 16, he therefore began training as a porcelain painter at the Meissen manufactory and is still an enthusiastic artist at the manufactory today. For Maximilian Hagstotz, the special charm in the design of his sculptures lies in what is hidden, whether a hidden element or an initially unconventional-looking design of the work of art. It is only through the viewer, who places his gaze on the figure and explores it in its perfect splendor, that the full beauty and deeper meaning of the sculpture emerges.
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CraftsmanshipFor over 300 years, Meissen porcelain has stood for craftsmanship of the highest perfection, from the raw material to the finished product. The porcelain paste itself - the treasured composition of quartz, feldspar and kaolin - has an inherent magic that comes to full fruition in the skilled hands of numerous artisans. From molding and embossing, painting on and under underglaze painting through to the final firing - the multitude of different production techniques and art forms are still perfectly mastered today and are the result of centuries of high standards of craftsmanship.
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