Peter Hertha
Peter Hertha (born October 28, 1939 in Gotha , † 1991 in Vellmar ) was a German artist and engineer who specialized in electronic light sculptures.
Life
Peter Hertha studied engineering at the University of Kassel . Among other things, he developed watches and applied for patents for some of his technical ideas in Germany.
His friendship with Walter Scheel enabled him to build the linear clock ( Kasseler clock ), a light kinetic sculpture from 1977, which is in the Oberer Wilhelmsstraße on Ständeplatz. This is a public clock, which, unlike normal clocks, shows the passage of time through the arrangement of light bulbs . The electronics of this watch represented an impressive achievement for the time. The watch has a plexiglass case , which made the electronics visible.
For documenta 6 in 1977 to 1991 featured in Kassel table models were sold this sculpture.
literature
- City library, Kassel (ed.): Life and its course. Peter Hertha and his services to the city of Kassel.
- Magistrat der Stadt Kassel, Kulturamt (Ed.): Art in public space. Kassel 1950–1991. Jonas, Marburg 1991; ISBN 3-89445-109-2 , page 51 f.
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hertha, Peter |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German artist and engineer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 28, 1939 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Gotha , Germany |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1991 |
| Place of death | Vellmar |