Soeren Ernst

Soeren Ernst, born in Hamburg, Germany in 1967. I felt a strong calling to work in the three dimensional from the age of 17. At 19 I worked in the studio of German sculptor Joerg Plickat for a duration of two years. Travelling through Europe as a 'journeyman' I became a young independent sculptor and had first exhibitions in Scotland, where I also won 1st price in 'The arts of Scotland' competition, Pennicuik. On first visiting Portugal in 1989 I fell in love with the country and its people and the great variety of stones available for the sculptor. Since the 1990s I spend the summer in Germany and the winter months in Portugal.

Steiner School in Kiel until 19, then initial apprenticeship as stonemason and in the same year work at the studio of well known German sculptor Joerg Plickeat, winner of 'Sculpture by the sea' award in Sydney 2017.

Consult: www.soeren-ernst.com