Anima Mundi Sculpture

Feel the wind whisper secrets through the Klangrohren. This is Anima Mundi. Before you stands a powerful female figure carved from 200-year-old oak. She weighs four tons. She is approximately 4.2 meters tall. Anima Mundi the world soul. This sculpture embodies an ancient concept. The concept of the world soul is found in various religious and philosophical movements. It sees the soul as the principle of life and movement of the individual human being transferred to the entire cosmos. The world soul forms the entire world and cosmos. It makes it alive. It connects everything. Anima Mundi holds a flute. A crown of Klangrohren adorns her head. These pipes capture the invisible wind’s breath. They make it audible. The resulting sound vibrates the surroundings. It represents the world soul’s formative activity. It penetrates everything connecting the universe with the earth. Nature and humanity are inseparably linked. Anima Mundi is part of the Lebensraum Kappel theme trail. The trail is part of the Black Forest Biosphere Reserve. The Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The sculpture is a joint project. It involves the city of Freiburg the Black Forest Biosphere Reserve and the Freiburg-Kappel art and culture association. Anima Mundi is more than just wood and steel. It is a symbol. It is a testament to the interconnectedness of all things. Take a moment to feel the wind. Listen to the subtle music of Anima Mundi. Feel the power and beauty of this ancient idea made real.