Bio
Karin Flurer-Brünger
As a trained ceramic artist, I am an experienced expert in the field of craft and art. I specialize in wheel throwing, various sculpturing techniques, and experimental firing. My work has been exhibited in Europe and beyond. For me, a broad professional competence is the basis of art.
As a lecturer at the University of Landau/Germany, I have been passing on my knowledge to art students and future teachers for more than 20 years. With lectures, workshops and exhibitions as well as writing books and instructions I would like to reach especially the younger generations and pass on my fascination for clay and ceramics. For me, working with this material in educational contexts is essential.
I have been networking worldwide for 30 years. As a curator, organizer and participant in international exhibitions, symposia and workshops - fellowships in Europe in 2003 and 2018, in China in 2016 - I have made contacts on all continents and look forward to more.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
2005
Second state examination in teaching children with special needs
1997-2001
Diploma in Educational Science
University of Koblenz-Landau
Main focus on education for children with special needs and adult education Diploma thesis: Leading by objectives as an approach for quality development in educational institutions, grade "very good"
1985
Master craftsman's examination in ceramics with distinction
Chamber of Crafts, Koblenz
1973-1975
Apprenticeship in the ceramics, examination as a scilled potter
Seiler Pottery, Leutershausen
1976-1986
Training and further education in therapeutic pedagogy and therapy, including client-centered communication according to Carl Rogers
Institute for Social Pedagogy, Schwäb. Gmünd and others
since 1976
Various advanced trainings in ceramics and free arts with renowned Japanese, English, American, German, Swiss, Dutch and Hungarian ceramic artists - Kalkspatz and other institutions
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
since 1997
University of Koblenz-Landau, Campus Landau
Lecturer at the Institute for Art History and Fine Arts, Department of Ceramics
since 2005
Caritas Educational Center St. Laurentius and Paulus, Landau- Queichheim
Support teacher at the special school for holistic development, Herxheim and at the special school for motor development in Landau-Queichheim
2003-2011
Catholic Institute for adult education, Mainz, remote learning remedial education, development of the curriculum "remedial education through art and handicrafts", development of concept and lectureship
1995
University of Koblenz Landau, education for children with special needs (Prof. Dr. Andreas Fröhlich)
Lectureship "Promotion through design"
since 1992
Own ceramic studio in Klingenmünster
regular solo and group exhibitions and participation in competitions
1992-2001
CJD Maximiliansau lecturer
Lecturer for occupational therapy and curative education, ceramics
1980-1986
Clinic for addictive behavior, Eußerthal, LVA Rhineland-Palatinate
Conception and management of the therapeutic pottery studio
1976-1980
Haus Lindenhof, Schwäbisch Gmünd, studio for handicapped people
Employee of the pottery, weaving and wood workshop
1973-1976
Seiler Pottery, Leutershausen
Potter
SCHOLARSHIPS
2021
IAC/AIC International Academy for Ceramics, Geneva,
member
2021
Palatinate prize for arts and crafts, Kaiserslautern,
exhibition, catalogue
2018
Latvia/Lithuania: Art Academy of Latvia , Riga, Scholarship
Zvartava Castle, International Ceramic Symposium: Dialogs - Light,
Exhibition
2016
China, Fuijan, Quanzhou, Xiamen, DeHua: Contemporary International Ceramic Symposium and Exhibition, Scholarship
Exhibition
2014
Palatinate Prize for Arts and Crafts Rhineland-Palatinate
Nomination, Catalog
2002
State of Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg/Hundisburg: 6th International Artist Symposium "Terra Arte" - Scholarship,
Exhibition
EXHIBITIONS
2023
„Together 2023"
Latvia/Lettland, Riga, Jurmala
2023
"1. anders 2. als man denkt"
Gedok Bonn, Siegburg
2023
"Clay and Words"
Estonia/Estland, Tallin, ARS Gallery
2022
State Prize for Arts and Crafts, Ludwigshafen, Hack Museum, exhibition, catalog
2022
Points of contact GEDOK exhibition
35 years of town twinning Halle - Karlsruhe
2021
Palatinate prize for arts and crafts, Kaiserslautern,
exhibition, catalog
2021
Sun deck - colorful crazy, GEDOK exhibition applied arts, Karlsruhe
2021
HERSTORY, 70 years GEDOK Reutlingen
2020
Line-up - Teachers of the Art Institute of the University - unique pieces by Karin Flurer-Brünger, Gallery Villa Streccius, Landau in der Pfalz
2020
Clay - Stones - Shards, exhibition together with students of the University of Landau, Chamber of Crafts Rhineland-Palatinate, in Johanniskreuz
2019
State Prize for Arts and Crafts Rhineland-Palatinate, Trier-Mainz, exhibition, catalog
2019
Ceramics from the charcoal kiln, solo exhibition, gallery "Die Werkstatt", Erfweiler/Pfalz
2019
Connections, exhibition gallery of the University of Nottingham, Great Britain
Connections Karlsruhe-Nottingham, exhibition GEDOK Gallery, Karlsruhe, Germany
2019
"many ways - one goal" exhibition celebrating 50 years of the Berufsverband Kunsthandwerk Rheinland-Pfalz (BKrlp), Landesmuseum Mainz, Germany
2019
Glizencella art weekend, exhibition together with students of ceramics, Gleishorbach/Pfalz
2019
"90 years GEDOK" exhibition organ factory, Karlsruhe
2018
"Japan meets Palatinate", exhibition - Kaiserslautern - Johanniskreuz, Chamber of Crafts, Rhineland-Palatinate
GEDOK exhibition (still life in glass)
2016
State prize for arts and crafts Rhineland-Palatinate, Koblenz, exhibition, catalog
2013
State Prize for Arts and Crafts Rhineland-Palatinate, Koblenz- Mainz, exhibition, catalog
since 1992
Regular exhibitions in Germany and abroad, also in competitions and scholarships
AFFILIATIONS
AIC-IAC International Academy of Ceramics
Member
AIC-IAC, Musée Ariana, 10 Avenue de la Paix, 1202 Geneva - Switzerland
Federal Association of Arts and Crafts
Professional Association Craft Art Design e. V
www.bundesverband-kunstcraft.de
BKrlp – Professional Association Arts and Crafts Rhineland-Palatinate e. V
www.kunstcraft-rlp.de
Kalkspatz e. V.
Association for the promotion of culture, education and social work with clay
www.kalkspatz.de
GEDOK Forum of Female Artists
www.gedok-karlsruhe.de
Ceramics in Baden-Württemberg e.V.
