Lars Baggenstos Sculptor & Illustrator

Exactly a year ago. I just finished the series Fractura for my first solo exhibition on Canadian soil. I worked tirelessly for it. It was one of the more satisfying things I’ve done. But the moment you see here in my Studio. I still had no idea if the audience would receive what I’ve created well and if the exhibition would be a success. I could barely sleep that night... What I’m trying to say is I can’t wait to have public art shows again! #larsbaggenstosart #visacgallery #artshow #precovidmemories #bcartist #holzbildhauer #sculptor #figurativeart #sculpteursurbois #escultor

Hey folks! If you haven't seen it yet. Please have a look on Kootenay Characters TV Channel and check out the great short film about my work and the Woodcarving Symposium Rossland of 2020 in collaboration with the Rossland Arts Council. Thanks to Kootenay Characters, Ivy Leaf Video, FRESHphotography, North Cut Studio and the Quonary.

On this foggy morning I’m reflecting on the Woodcarving Symposium of last September. What worked out well what didn’t and how to improve it. All in all it was a success and I’m proud of it. But there is a lot of potential to grow. I’m looking forward to the future ones! #woodcarvingrossland #woodcarvingsymposium2020 #rosslandbc #rosslandartscouncil #rosslandtourism #larsbaggenstosart #holzbildhauersymposium2020 #bcartists #visualarts #sculpture

Getting back in touch with my traditional training of letter & ornamental carving. The hands instinctively remember the movements. I’m always thrilled when I can combine traditional skill with modern context. Stay tuned for this collaboration with @beringiaworld #larsbaggenstosart #traditionalskills #woodblockprinting #lettercarving #woodcarving #beringiaworld

The smokey evening sun illuminates the facial details of my Mighty Ursus in just beautiful soft light. #rosslandcarving #larsbaggenstosart #mighty #ursus #wood #sculptor #figurativeart #bcartist #sculpteursurbois #scultorelegno #holzbildhauer #escultor

The 1st Woodcarving Symposium Rossland is wrapped up. It was three days of intense work! Thanks to everyone who came out to watch us work despite covid-19 and the thick smoke on Sunday. Also a big shout out and thank you to all the partners, sponsors and volunteers who made this event possible! #rosslandcarving #woodcarvingsymposium #rossland #westkootenays #rosslandartscouncil #ramsheadinn #pfeiltools #bcartscouncil #rosslandtourism

This year will go down in History no doubt about it. But it will also stay in my memory for some milestones I had set for myself, not knowing what this year had in store for us. But still I managed get to those milestones they maybe took longer to get to but it still worked out! So good by old year you were quite something. And thanks to all the great people I worked with and thanks to my family and friends. I wish you all the best. Cheers to the new year! #larsbaggenstosart #visacgallery #adelecampbellart #rosslandartscouncil #kunzegallery #redresort #quonarycanada #sculpting #contemporaryartgallery #bcartist #holzbildhauer #sculptor #escultor #sculpteur #bildhauerei #happynewyear2021

Day two of the Wood Carving Symposium Rossland and we are deep in the details! Thanks to my sharp @pfeiltools the progress is quick. Tomorrow is time for the finish... and I’m definitely busy until 4pm! #rosslandcarving #larsbaggenstosart #woodcarvingsymposium #rosslandartscouncil #pfeiltools #woodcarving #woodart #explorebc #westkootenays #rossland

Open your eyes. Creating eyes is a big step in a sculpture. It is also every time a magical moment when the process is done and a pair of eyes are looking back on you. #larsbaggenstosart #wildlifeart #contemporaryfigurative #wood #sculpture #urs #arctos #bär #bear #hibernationdreams #flowstate #dreamworld #bcartist #bildhauer #holzbildhauer

The first day is over! Two more to go don’t miss it! Thanks to @freshphoto for the great footage! #rosslandcarving #rossland #explorebc #woodcarving #mountainculture #woodart #larsbaggenstosart #westkootenays #woodcarvingsymposiumrossland

Sketching out some up coming projects this morning while a big snowstorm is rolling through town. #larsbaggenstosart #woodcarving #mountainculture #bcartist

Shadows are among the most important tools for me. They help me decide where the next cut has to happen. #larsbaggenstosart #wip #sculpture #woodsculptor #holzbildhauer #wildlife #bear #bcartist #contemporaryartcollectors

Marbled by fungi is this piece of birch wood. After the logging crew threw it in the burn pile I pulled it out and now give it a new purpose and expose the beauty of decay. #larsbaggenstosart #sculptor #wip #bildhauer #intheartistsstudio #handmade