
Since the early 1970s, Schad has been working with raw steel as the material for his sculptures. Using solid rods of square steel, he forges and welds simple, highly minimalist, or even whimsically shaped figures and installations. By consistently incorporating proportions found in the human body and nature, his creations take on an organic form that, despite the chosen material, can seem weightless. A distinctive aspect of his work is its integration into the surrounding environment. Whether interacting with architecture or nature, it always maintains an exciting balance.
Schad lives and works in Larians-et-Munans, in the Haute-Saône department of France. In addition to his studio, Schad has had his own sculpture park since 2004. In 2010, he was awarded the Goslar Kaiser Ring and his work was exhibited at the Mönchehaus Museum Goslar in Goslar.
At this moment an important Schad exhibition is being held at the Coppejans gallery.
www.ftn-books.com has several Schad items now available,
