Two artists. Two materials. One visionary language of form. ✨
When German steel sculptor
@engineeringartist and Austrian glass artist
@robert.comploj first came together, they discovered a shared fascination: the dialogue between strength and fragility, mass and transparency, steel and light. What began as artistic curiosity evolved into the groundbreaking Glass Cultivator series — a sculptural collaboration where industrial steel structures merge seamlessly with expressive handcrafted glass.
Inspired by Schönauer’s iconic “Cultivator” sculptures — originally conceived as monumental stainless-steel forms connecting space and surface — Comploj introduced a completely new dimension through luminous glass elements. Together, they created works balancing architecture, emotion, precision, and organic movement.
Their collaborative works and presentations have already gained international attention through exhibitions, collectors, and art fairs connected to cities including Vienna, Düsseldorf, Rio de Janeiro, Dubai, Hamburg, New York, São Paulo, Brussels, and Basel. The project has also been presented through collaborations linked to major international art platforms such as Art Basel, Art Brussels, and SP Arte.
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🔹 THOMAS SCHÖNAUER
The Düsseldorf-based sculptor is internationally known for his monumental stainless-steel works placed in public and private collections worldwide. Often called a “poet of steel,” Schönauer transforms industrial material into powerful architectural sculptures exploring space, tension, and movement.
🔹 ROBERT COMPLOJ
The Viennese glass pioneer is celebrated for redefining contemporary glass art through flowing asymmetry, technical perfection, and emotional expression. After working internationally in the USA, Denmark, and the UK, Comploj established Studio Comploj in Vienna, where he continues pushing the boundaries of artistic glassmaking.
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Glass Cultivator is more than a collaboration — it is the meeting of two artistic worlds that speak a new sculptural language through contrast, craftsmanship, and innovation. ✨
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