Ulf Duschat’s “Weinberg Gottes” sculpture. A curious name, isn’t it? Here, at the Danielkirche in Berlin-Wilmersdorf, this intriguing artwork stands, crafted from brown metal. It’s more than just metal, though. The Weinberg Gottes, or God’s Vineyard, draws its name from the prophet Isaiah. Isaiah, in Chapter 5, Verse 7, describes the House of Israel as God’s vineyard, the place where his heart hangs. The inscription on the sculpture, made by Ulf Duschat himself, confirms this biblical connection. It explains that the community named the sculpture “Weinberg Gottes” after this specific passage. This piece is a loan to the church, a silent testament to the enduring power of faith. The brown metal, shaped by Duschat’s skilled hands, seems to echo the earthiness of a vineyard. It reminds us of the connection between the spiritual and the natural world. The sculpture invites contemplation, urging us to consider our own place within God’s vineyard. What fruits do we bear? What kind of tendrils do we extend toward the divine?
Genossenschaft PA58
From 1981 the Genossenschaft PA58 stands tall. It’s a self-managed house project. This is its story. This impressive building in