Beate Debus: Sculpture Exhibition at the Botanical Garden

Jena, August 10, 2026 – This year’s sculpture exhibition by the Jenaer Kunstverein has opened at the Botanical Garden of the University of Jena. Under the title “gewachsen und gegossen” (grown and cast), the Rhön-based sculptor Beate Debus presents a selection of her works amidst the botanical grounds.

Connection between nature and the work process

The title of the exhibition reflects the intensive work process of Beate Debus. The artist, who is considered one of Thuringia’s most significant sculptors, uses naturally grown wooden logs as a starting point for her large-format sculptures. These unique pieces are subsequently cast in bronze, creating a connection between organic form and durable material. In the Botanical Garden, these sculptures enter into a direct correspondence with the surrounding, cultivated vegetation.

Artistic expressiveness

The exhibits are arranged individually or in groups and are characterized by a high degree of dynamism. With subtle gestures and the rhythm of the sculptural lines, Debus succeeds in making interpersonal emotions and mental states visible. The exhibition is an invitation to discover the Botanical Garden with a new artistic focus.

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Skulpturen im Botanischen Garten: Beate Debus – gewachsen und gegossen

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