The Meissen sculptor, who trained under Jörg Danielczyk, was born in Dippoldiswalde in 1992. Maximilian Hagstotz was already enthusiastic about painting and sculpture design during his school years. At the age of 16, he followed his passion and began an apprenticeship as a porcelain painter at MEISSEN. During this in-depth training period, he realised that he could gain even more knowledge in the art department, while continuously developing his skills and insights. When the former head sculptor Jörg Danielczyk – impressed by his great talent – offered him a placement in his master class, he was quick to accept the unique opportunity and continued his training in sculptural design.

Conversations, more than anything else, are a great source of inspiration for the young artist and spurn his artistic creation. The urge to start immediately and create something new is always part of the creative process. The challenge of finishing the sculpture and not having to re-examine the entire piece is a constant companion in this creative process. The prospect of growing as an artist with each piece gives him the confidence to complete each project successfully

For Maximilian Hagstotz, it’s what’s hidden, the obscure that constitutes the special allure of his sculptures, be it a hidden element or an artistic composition that is unconventional to begin with. Both beauty and deeper meaning unfold only in the eye of the beholder, in a wandering gaze that explores the sculpture in all its magnificence.