After restoring the engravings Dieter refreshes the pale colours of the pyramid. As the last step, he uses a special vernice to protect the surface. The object is now ready to be exhibited…
COLOUR AND VERNICE
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FINALLY AT HOME…
After its long journey across the ocean the Colosseum safely reached San Francisco. There in a famous private collection it is now the centerpiece of the exhibit surrounded by other models of the 19th century.
LET´S HIT THE DUSTY TRAIL…
Restoration work is done and the Colosseum was packed and left Dieter´s studio to cross the ocean and all the way through the States to San Francisco / California. A four month project that helps a ruin surviving the next 300 years…
THE FINAL TOUGH
Back from the Provence Dieter uses the natural pigments he got to set warm “late afternoon sunlight” on the surface of the Colosseum. This very important part of the work appeals to our emotions and is the final tough of every restoration…
NATURAL COLOURS
To finish his work Dieter follows the footsteps of the old masters. They only used natural pigments to colour their objects. No chemical reaction destroys the surface of the cork and the smooth expression of the sculptures survive for centuries. To get the pigments Dieter visits one of his most favourite spots in the Provence – the small village Roussillon. Here he takes a bath in colours inspired by nature…
THE COLOSSEUM – ICON OF ROME
VIDEO ABOUT WHAT WE KNOW …but never forget – You are visiting the most bloodiest spot in the world…
WEDDING DAY…
work on the Colosseum reaches a significant stage. The monument has to be “married” with its base. 150 points must be glued at the same time connected with 13 wooden dowels.
This demanding action can not be done by one alone. Dieter has support from his friends Stefan and Gerd. Together they achieve a perfect result. This effort has the purpose of creating an unbreakable connection that will last for the next 300 years…
