Artistic Krampus masks: Tradition meets modernity in the Celtic Museum!

Artistic Krampus masks: Tradition meets modernity in the Celtic Museum!

In the Hallein Celtic Museum, an exciting artist discussion with the renowned carving artists Stefan Koidl and Werner Singer starts on Friday, December 20th at 3 p.m. On the occasion of the current special exhibition "Krampus & Co", which can be seen until February 2, 2025, the two artists will give insights into their work. They shed light on training paths, the importance of the artistic manuscript and the influences of customer requests on the design of the famous Krampus masks. As meinzirk.at , the exhibition offers a variety of insights into the artistic production of these masks, but also traditionally interpreted.

The exhibition goes deep into the roots of the Krampus usage, which goes back to the 17th century. Visitors can experience the development of mask art up close. Over 40 unique masks, carved by artists from the Tennengau and Bavaria region, show the entire range of carving and honor the long tradition of this art form. Natural exhibitions used to be the focus of the museum, but this year the Krampus is celebrated. linossi art story emphasizes that the mask carving is not only a fascinating craftsmanship, but also is an economic basis for many sculptors.

The art of carving

The Celtic Museum intends to put the craft of carving in the foreground with this exhibition. The tradition of carving has a deeply rooted history in Hallein and Bavaria, which goes back to the mountain shortages and brewing workers of the archbishopric. The masks from the Weymouth jaw, a preferred wood of the carvers, are manufactured with the latest techniques. Christa Linossi reported that carving a mask can take between 25 and 30 hours and that the finished works can weigh up to 13 kilograms. The exhibition therefore not only promises a fascinating, but also an educational experience, and the visit is open to everyone interested!