Pomona Zipser

Pomona Zipser (born 28 June 1958 in Sibiu]]) is a Romanian-born contemporary artist based in Berlin]], known for her sculptures.Benezit, Emmanuel. (2006) Dictionary of Artists vol. 14, ISBN 978-2700030709. Paris, France: Gründ, p. 1387. She was born in 1958 in Romania]] and moved to Germany with her mother in 1970. Zipser studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich]] and the Berlin University of the Arts]].Kolbe, Jürgen, and Walter Biemel. Wege Siebenbürgischer Künstler: Malerei und plastik. München, Germany: Hirmer, 1988.
==Selected Exhibitions==
Some of Zipsr’s exhibitions include:
* 1987: Eleventh Chant, Berlinische Galerie, Berlin, Germany“Collection Online: Pomona Zipser - Eleventh Chant.” Collection Online | Berlinische Galerie | Ihr Museum für moderne und zeitgenössische Kunst in Berlin. Accessed May 2, 2023. 
* 1990: Kunstszene Berlin West, Berlinische Galerie, Landesmuseum, Berlin, Germany
* 1990: Ambiente Berlin, Venice Biennale]], Venice, ItalyWulffen, Thomas. “Ambiente Berlin.” Kunstforum, June 25, 2018. Accessed May 1, 2023.
* 1993: Le Onde, International Female Artists, Venice, Italy
* 2000: All about Berlin I: Skulptur, White BOX-Kultfabrik, Munich, Germany“‘All about Berlin I: Skulptur" Wochenanzeiger München, June 23, 2004. Accessed April 28, 2023. 
* 2009: Morat-Institut für Kunst und Kunstwissenschaft, Freiburg/Breisgau, GermanyMerkert, Jörn. (2008) “Homo Faber, Homo Ludens.” Essay. In Rot Aus Der Wand: Einzelausstellungen: 2008, Galerie Marie-José Van De Loo, München; pp. 1–5. Munich, Germany: Galerie Marie-José van de Loo. 
* 2015: Ladies First!, Galerie Berlin, Berlin, GermanyDanzer, Gudrun, and Günther Holler-Schuster. “Ladies First!”, Neue Galerie Graz, 2020. Accessed 19 April, 2023. 
* 2019: The Title is 'Untitled', Städtische Galerie Cordonhaus, Cham, Germany
* 2019: weiß. nullpunkt der moderne, Milchhof Arnstadt, Arnstadt, GermanyRüber, Judith. weiß. nullpunkt der moderne, Arnstadt, Germany: Baudenkmal Milchhof Arnstadt GmbH, 2019. Accessed 30 April, 2023. 
* 2020: Not only in Space but also in Time, ZAK, Berlin, GermanySchindler, Christian. “Das Ist Kunst and Kann Nicht Weg.” Spandauer Volksblatt. March 11, 2020, pp. 16–17.Berliner Zeitung. Berliner Verlag GmbH: Berlin, Germany, January 16, 2020, p. 7. Accessed 3 May, 2023. Fabritius, Heinke. “Pomona Zipser: Über Schönheit Und Strenge – Und Berlin.” Siebenbürgische Zeitung, June 15, 2020, sec. Kulturspiegel, p. 9.
* 2021: Möbelhauskunst, Kunsthaus sans titre, Potsdam, GermanyBauerle-Willert, Dorothée. MÖBELhAUSKUNST: ZWISCHEN KUNST UND GEBRAUCH. Postdam, Germany: Kunsthaus sans titre e.V, June 13, 2021. Accessed 3 May, 2023. Müller, Katrin Bettina. “Heute Schon Feucht Gewischt?” Taz: Berlin, Germany, 17 June, 2021, Issue 12565, sec. Kunst, p. 24. ISSN 0931-9085. Accessed May 3, 2023. 
* 2021: Galerie 13, Freising, Germany“Pomona Zipser” (in German), galerie 13, 2021. Accessed 3 May, 2023.
* 2022: Henkelkunst, Galerie Hafemann, Wiesbade, Germany„Henkelkunst“ in Wiesbaden". Siebenbuerger.de (in German), November 3, 2022. Accessed May 2, 2023.
* 2023: Ponteggi Narrativi, Arsenale Institute for Politics of Representation]], Venice, Italy Accessed May 2, 2023.
==Public Art (selection)==
Zipser made several large-scale installations and commissions, across various mediums, including bronze, aluminium, concrete, and wood.Kolbe Jürgen, and Walter Biemel. Wege Siebenbürgischer Künstler: Malerei Und Plastik. München, Germany: Hirmer, 1988. 
In 1994, Zipser created a ceiling mural for the Badenia Bausparkasse in Karlsruhe]].Bruss, Sonja. “Hervorragende Porträtistin: Katharina Zipser.” Siebenbuerger.de (in German), January 28, 2007. Accessed May 2, 2023.
In 1999–2000, Zipser created a large aluminium sculpture for the Berliner Wasserbetriebe. This sculpture, measuring 9 x 4 x 2.5 meters, was later showcased at the Berlinische Galerie]], Landesmuseum.Fabritius, Heinke. “Pomona Zipser: Über Schönheit Und Strenge – Und Berlin.” Siebenbürgische Zeitung, June 15, 2020, sec. Kulturspiegel, p. 9. 
In 2000, Zipser created a bronze sculpture for the garden at the Auguste Viktoria Krankenhaus in Berlin]]. The sculpture measuring 100 x 65 x 50 cm, adds a unique aesthetic to the garden and is a testament to the importance of nature in the healing process.Reber, Simone. “Waldsee: Skulpturengarten Eröffnet.” Tagesspiegel Online (in German), June 1, 2010. ISSN 1865-2263. Accessed May 3, 2023. 
In 2009, Zipser created two aluminium sculptures and reconstructed a historic wall mural for the Montgolfier]]-Gymnasium in Berlin.“2008 Competition Results.” KiöR Wettbewerbsergebnisse 2008 – kulturwerk, bbk berlin: Berlin, Germany. Accessed May 3, 2023. 
In 2011, Zipser created concrete stelae for the Földerichschule in Berlin. The stelae, which measure 240 x 40 x 40 cm, were created in collaboration with children and are a reflection of the artist's commitment to community engagement and social responsibility.Lechner Landschaftsarchitekten - Städtische Grünanlagen. “Földerichplatz.” Bezirksamt Spandau von Berlin, 2005-2011. Accessed May 3, 2023.
==Awards (selection) ==
Zipser has received several awards and grants throughout her career, including
* Jean Walter]] Prize for the study of fresco painting in Romania (1979)“Pomona Zipser - Kolja Gollub.” Stadt Cham, 2019. Accessed 24 April, 2023.
* Scholarship of the Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes (1979)“Pomona Zipser - Kolja Gollub.” Stadt Cham, 2019. Accessed 24 April, 2023.
* Scholarship for young artists of the University of the Arts]], Berlin (1988)“Pomona Zipser - Kolja Gollub.” Stadt Cham, 2019. Accessed 24 April, 2023.
* Artists' working stipends given by the Berlin Senate]] (1990)“Pomona Zipser - Biographie.” Galerie van de Loo Projekte, Munich, Germany. Accessed May 3, 2023.
* Marianne Werefkin]] Prize (1990)“Pomona Zipser - Biographie.” Galerie van de Loo Projekte, Munich, Germany. Accessed May 3, 2023.
* Artists Award of the Grundkreditbank (1996)“Pomona Zipser - Kolja Gollub.” Stadt Cham, 2019. Accessed 24 April, 2023. 
* Gabriele Münter]] Prize (2004)Berliner Festspiele. “Gabriele Münter Prize 2004.” Gropius Bau, 2004. Accessed May 3, 2023.
Category:1958 births
[Category:People from Sibiu]]
Category:Romanian people
Category:Contemporary artists