"For me, the architectural givens have always inspired creativity and allowed for greater artistic opportunity. I believe that, if the integration of art and architecture is to be successful, the architect and artist must understand — and agree on — what the building and the work of art are to do for each other and for the people who live or work there."
Lutz Haufschild
Luft Haufschild was born and raised in Germany, and has been working as an independent sculptor and glass artist in Canada since 1969. A graduate of The Advanced Institute of Art and Technology in Hanover, Germany, Haufschild is best known for his large architectural stained-glass commissions and has won numerous awards for his innovative work.
He says capturing and shaping natural light in architecture is his medium. Creating distinct and harmonious works can result in big, bold colourful works, or simple pieces to create a timeless elegance.
Haufschild has created hundreds of stained-glass installations and sculptural commissions for shopping centres, commercial buildings and public and private collections in Canada, Germany, Japan and the United States. Haufschild has also been a tireless champion in the promotion of sculpture and stained glass, and has written articles and edited for numerous publications in Canada and abroad. He has also lectured and taught courses and workshops in universities and art schools in Australia, Canada, Germany, Mexico and the United States.
Selected works
