A Farewell to Luise Kimme

My friend Luise Kimme moved on to another world in April. The German sculptor left an amazing amount of stunning art work for us to enjoy, most of it on view at her 'castle' in Tobago, itself a piece of art. I will miss her dearly. Over years we collaborated on many of her books and catalogues and her impact as an artist on my life was huge. She also opened my eyes for the rich culture of the nation of Trinidad & Tobago, which I visited dozens of times since 1986. My book MOKO JUMBIES: The Dancing Spirits of Trinidad only came to life because Luise Kimme introduced me to her many  friends in the islands. I am forever grateful.

 Here is the article I wrote for the T&T Guardian, published last week:
( text online here: http://www.guardian.co.tt/lifestyle/2013-04-22/luise-kimme-changed-my-life ):

Luise Kimme Documentary Film

http://vimeo.com/33278024
Finally !! A must see documentary film about my friend and sculptor Luise Kimme in Tobago, shot 16 years ago, release June 2012 (in Germany) by Atlantis Film, director: Elke Schmitz.

(More photos of Luise Kimme by Stefan Falke)

Luise Kimme Bolero

German Sculptor Luise Kimme and I have worked together on her books and catalogues for a very long time. This new book 'BOLERO' combines stories and pictures from her past with the fantastic art she creates in Tobago, where she has lived and worked for more than 20 years. Lately she also travels to Cuba on a regular basis, where she continues to work on small scale sculptures.

BOLERO is a MUST for Luise Kimme fans, the book is available at selected book stores inTrinidad & Tobago or directly from Luise ... www.luisekimme.com
BOLERO / 186 pages
published by Prospect Press / Trinidad & Tobago
ISBN: 978-976-9508-25-5

www.stefanfalke.com

Luise Kimme in Cuba

The purpose of our trip to Cuba was Luise Kimme's upcoming book 'Bolero', which was designed by José Limonta. We shot a few additional images for the end of the book, like the one above at the Taller Culural in Santiago de Cuba, which shows one of Luise's new small bronzes.

More Luise Kimme images click here

Boscoe Holder

Boscoe Holder, one of Trinidad's foremost painters, passed away in April 2007. I am thinking of him today, because we used to have a great time at his beautiful house in Port Of Spain visiting him with Luise Kimme (below under a painting by Boscoe of his wife Sheila). Kimme and I will meet in Cuba in a few days to work on our next book "Luise Kimme: Bolero", which will be designed there by Jose Limonta. The cover will show a sculpture called 'Boscoe'...


Boscoe's Brother Goeffrey Holder wrote the preface to my book "MOKO JUMBIES: The dancing Spirits of Trinidad"

Luise Kimme Sculptures

If you ever travel to Tobago, Luise Kimme's Museum (www.luisekimme.com) must not be missed ! Luise lives and works in the museum, which she built in the late 80's and is called 'The Castle' by Tobagonians, and it is open to the public on Sundays from 12-2 pm. I met her about 20 years ago and we collaborated on many of her books and catalogues ever since. (please see my post Luise Kimme in Cuba)













































It is difficult to know who is who around her sculptures, some come even more alive when their creator is nearby.













































Many of the sculptures are made from German oak, which Luise Kimme purchased in Southern Germany after a field of oak trees was cut down by a storm.













































Her eight dogs are not only living with her for her protection, but can often be found as subjects of her art. The one below is actually real...













































Please also visit my Trinidad and Tobago related posts:
Moko Jumbies Book
Moko Jumbie Heaven
Laura Anderson Barbata
Leroy Clarke

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