Burkersdorf: Discover Studio Art and Local Culture

Burkersdorf offers a cultural perspective on studio art and a religiously shaped local culture. For families who enjoy talking about art and different forms of expression while travelling, these topics provide two clear points of interest. The timing of the studio opening is important: it took place as part of Open Studios in 2024; these dates are not current visiting hours.

Open Studios: a dated glimpse

As part of the state-wide “Open Studios 2024” project, studios and workspaces were open to interested visitors on 21 and 22 September. In Tegau-Burkersdorf, Ilona Schlupeck’s studio was also open. Reliefs and sculptures were on display there, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days. The state-wide event included studios and workspaces, while participation in Tegau-Burkersdorf was specifically tied to Schlupeck’s studio and the works shown there. This distinction helps differentiate the event format from a visit to a single venue. In terms of timing, the event comprised two specified days, each with eight hours of opening time.

Studio art and its forms

Ilona Schlupeck has had a studio in Burkersdorf/Tegau since 1993. The year marks a long-standing studio presence; by contrast, the open weekend in 2024 refers to a single opportunity for visitors. The works on display offer different ways of looking at relief and sculpture: a relief creates forms on a surface, while a sculpture is a three-dimensional form in space. When looking at art with children, this can lead to a conversation about contours, surfaces and spatial effects. Questions such as “What emerges from the surface?” or “How does the form change from different viewpoints?” make the distinction easy to understand without requiring any specialist knowledge. The comparison draws attention to the different effects that forms can have.

Another cultural point of interest

The church offers a different cultural perspective: Burkersdorf (part of Tegau) has an Evangelical Lutheran church. Its denomination identifies it as a religious site, making it a distinct point of interest alongside the studio and the artworks on display. For travellers who do not want to limit their cultural experiences to exhibitions, this is different from the visual arts. You can consider whether studio art, local religious culture or a combination of the two better suits your interests. This lets you choose the cultural focus of your trip without assuming a set order for exploring these topics.

Cultural interests and finding accommodation

If the studio is the deciding factor, check whether a current visit is possible before booking; the opening hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. applied on 21 and 22 September 2024. Then search for accommodation based on your actual travel dates and the activities you plan to do. If your dates are flexible, you can factor a confirmed visit date into your choice. If your dates are already set, check whether a possible studio visit fits within them.

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