Was this unassuming stone once part of something much grander? We are standing before the Kleine Stele, a sculpture by Ulrich Rückriem. Don’t let its diminutive size fool you, this piece holds a quiet power. Created in 1983 from stone, the Kleine Stele is more than just an abstract form. It’s a study in materiality, a testament to Rückriem’s fascination with the inherent beauty of natural elements. Rückriem, born in Dusseldorf in 1938, is known for his minimalist approach. His works often involve minimal intervention, allowing the materials to speak for themselves. The Kleine Stele, with its rough-hewn texture and simple geometric shape, embodies this philosophy. It invites us to appreciate the raw, unadorned beauty of the stone, and to contemplate the passage of time etched upon its surface.
Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts Plaque
“Seinem verehrten Mitbegründer dem tatkräftigen Mitbegründer Herr Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts gest. 16. Oktober 1905 in Dankbarkeit gewidmet.” This is