Anja Hesslers sculptures are handcrafted from copper, sterling silver, acrylic and wood. Each element contains traces of degradation, humidity and movement to allow nature over time to take control. Reflection of light will draw new shapes transforming the aesthetic of the sculpture from a static object to an interactive installation.​ Anja's practice is Inspired by modernism, in particular the Bauhaus aesthetic and it’s focus on simplicity and functionality in design and craft.

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Anja was born and educated in Germany and has been living and working in the UK since 1995. She draws inspiration from the Modernism movement and in particular the Bauhaus aesthetic and it’s focus on functional design and craftsmanship, uniting art and industrial design. Her work explores materials, shape, textures, balance, light and movement in space. Working with precious metals, steel and combining various materials and manipulating each element through degradation, humidity and movement allowing nature over time to take control.