Woodturner and product designer.
Craftsman or designer? Stefan Fink is both – a rare combination that defines his path and his work. The traditional craft of the woodturner and the formal language of modern design form the foundation of his creations: objects made to last, whose distinctive hallmarks are masterful craftsmanship and minimalist design.
The formal clarity with which he celebrates natural wood, and the calm, natural aesthetic that runs through his work, reveal his affinity with the Zen arts – where mindfulness and simplicity become one.
Stefan Fink has received numerous awards for his work, and his pieces are represented in the collections of major museums.
Vita
| 1958: | Born in Hamburg |
| 1974 - 1977: | Apprenticeship as woodturner under Werner Nehring, Hamburg |
| 1977 - 1982: | Journeyman years in various studios |
| 1982 - 1988: | Design studies at the University of Fine Arts, Hamburg |
| Since 1987: | Own woodturning studio in Hamburg |
Awards
| 1991: | Advancement Award, AdK and GEDOK |
| 2004: | Bavarian State Prize |
| 2005: | Justus Brinckmann Prize |
| 2016: | Manufaktur Produkt 2016 – Pocket Fountain Pens SPATZ and KIEBITZ – German Manufactory Seal |
| 2016: | Named *Craftsman of the Year 2016 by the Hamburg Chamber of Crafts and Haspa |
