MANUFACTUM STATE PRIZE

A work by Thomas Frische is on display in the MANUFACTUM STAATSPREIS exhibition at the Museum of Art and Cultural History in Dortmund. 22 June 2025 to 21 September 2025. Every two years, the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia awards the prestigious State Prize for Applied Arts and Design in Crafts. The award is presented…

Krokodil Skulptur - Thomas Frische

Crocodile sculpture

A mixture of power, symbolism and artistic freedom. Granite is hard and resists machining, so shaping it requires a great deal of physical effort. A horizontal sculpture requires a good balance between mass and stability. The symmetrical cones on the creature’s back bring structure to the work and guide the viewer’s gaze. An ideal location…