After fixing the capitals Dieter and Malgorzata are going to mix the natural pigments they got from Roussillon
in south of France. This technique was born in the 18th century and gives the cork a warm and smooth surface.
After fixing the capitals Dieter and Malgorzata are going to mix the natural pigments they got from Roussillon
in south of France. This technique was born in the 18th century and gives the cork a warm and smooth surface.
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…