8 LIMESTONES IS A MULTI-ELEMENT SCULPTURE BY ULRICH RUCKRIEM

VARIOUS CAMERAS AND VARIOUS DATES

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Photographing this installation is nor as easy as it looks and I have never been fully satisfied with resulting images but I find it to be a useful reference every time I change my camera or purchase a new lens.

“8 Limestones” is a sculpture by Ulrich Rückriem, a German sculptor known for his monumental works. The sculpture is made of eight limestone blocks, each cut to 150 x 50 x 50cm, then split and reassembled into their original form. This work is located at the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) in Dublin and was created in 1988.

Here’s some more information about the artist and the sculpture:

Ulrich Rückriem (born 1938) trained as a stonemason before beginning his career as a sculptor in 1963. His work often features geometric forms, with a focus on the natural qualities of the stone and the marks left by his tools. Rückriem lived in County Clare, Ireland, for thirteen years (1988 to 2001). His work has been exhibited internationally, including solo exhibitions at prestigious institutions like the Museum Ludwig (Cologne), the Sprengel Museum (Hanover), and the Neue Nationalgalerie (Berlin).

“8 Limestones” is a striking example of Rückriem’s signature style. By splitting and reassembling the limestone blocks, he highlights the inherent qualities of the material and the process of its manipulation. The sculpture’s scale and presence create a powerful dialogue with the surrounding environment. You can view “8 Limestones” for free in the grounds of the IMMA, as general admission to the museum is free.

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