Pillar 1 and 2

Pillar 1 & 2 - Andreas Buisman

Andreas’ work is polished, cleaned and transformed for the spectator. He respects their given form and doesn’t change but rather translates the boulders and columns he works with, considering himself a servant to the rocks that were formed millions of years ago. It is very important to interact with his work by touching and feeling the rock’s smoothness and roughness, coolness and heat. Children are particularly irresistibly drawn to cuddle, play with and even climb the sculptures. What bigger compliment could he ask for?

Medium: Basalt and bluestone    

Andreas Buisman

Born in Tyrol, Austria in 1964, Andreas spent much of his younger years on his father’s numerous construction sites, where he developed his interest and knowledge in building and construction. Between 1982 and 1993, whilst working as a ski instructor and coach, he spent the summer months restoring an old farmhouse in Waldviertel, Austria, tapping into his creative and design skills. From 1990 the estate had developed into an open air studio and sculpture garden, thus beginning his career as a sculptor.

Andreas’ inspiration in rock sculpture originated from the 2,000 granite boulders around his Austrian farmhouse, however since arriving in Australia, basalt has started playing an important role in his work. He considers himself extremely lucky to be living on both sides of the world, gathering inspiration from the local landscapes. Turning rocks into magnificent sculptures and to be able to share these with the public, drives Andreas’ creative force.

“I follow their trails, hear their signals and am able to gather them from the most extraordinary places and create such different pieces with each and every one, showing its own uniqueness – whether they be small or large.”

Andreas is a member of the Austrian Association of Visual Artists and the “Wiener Kuenstlerhaus”.