NONOS
With their NONOS sculptures, artist sisters Mercedes and Franziska Welte create art in their own language. The name NONOS remains a secret that surrounds them to this day. In the creative process, objects are transformed into figures that become part of the world as dancers, athletes or observers. The interplay of movement and colour makes the figures appear alive and emotional. Each sculpture bears its own signature.
Even the first bending of the metal rods is carried out by hand by Franziska Welte. This bending is decisive for the character of the finished sculpture.
After lamination with the fabric, the surfaces are sanded. The Kevlar fabric, which feels like flowing fabric, is moulded into shape during the wrapping process. It is a layered structure in which the body is created first, which is then clothed. The different types of fabric are then draped, where the drill is also used.
Each sculpture has its own personalised robe. Here, the fine fibreglass fabric is sewn and draped with needle and thread. When the fibreglass is impregnated with resin, the details have to be observed over a long period of time to ensure that the shape is retained. As soon as the sculpture is finished, Mercedes Welte paints it white. The rest of the colour process is then built up.
