LOEWE announced Andrés Anza as the winner of the 2024 LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize. The Mexican artist’s work, ‘I only know what I have seen’, stood out among 30 finalists in a highly competitive field, capturing the attention of a distinguished jury that included figures such as Magdalene Odundo and Olivier Gabet. This year’s competition highlighted organic and biomorphic forms, with many of the works showing innovative uses of recycled materials, exemplifying the transformation of the mundane into the extraordinary.
Andrés Anza’s winning piece, a life-size ceramic sculpture, presents an anthropomorphic form that straddles the line between figurative and abstract art. Composed of thousands of ceramic spikes assembled into puzzle-like segments, the sculpture commands attention through its craftsmanship and architectural assembly. The jury praised Anza’s work for transcending time and cultural boundaries.
The exhibition of all shortlisted works is currently on display at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris and can also be viewed online. This showcase highlights the finalists’ mastery over their crafts and LOEWE FOUNDATION’s commitment to promoting artistic innovation. The exhibition, running until June 9, 2024.
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In addition to Andrés Anza’s win, the jury also recognized the exceptional contributions of three other artists with special mentions. Miki Asai from Japan was noted for her sculptural rings in ‘Still life’, demonstrating intricate craftsmanship in lacquer and eggshell techniques. Emmanuel Boos from France impressed with his playful, fragile porcelain coffee table ‘Comme un lego’, and Heechan Kim from the Republic of Korea was commended for his innovative sculptural vessel ‘#16’, which employs traditional boat-making techniques with ash and copper wire.
