Kurt Stachow was born in Bromberg, Germany in 1944.  Misfortune struck at the early age of fourteen upon the sudden death of his parents.  Being orphaned along with his sister, he showed tremendous courage and immigrated to live with his uncle in Calgary, Alberta. He later became an electrician, yet diligently immersed himself in his art making at night producing exquisite drawings, paintings and sculptures.  He met his wife Helga in Calgary and became the father of two boys.  In l979, they moved to Vancouver and Kurt continued his love of painting. His paintings are realistic with wonderful details. In 1988, he studied soap stone carving which became his true passion.  He has since then created numerous soapstone and alabaster sculptures. Kurt’s amazing sculptures are wonderfully elegant with simple forms and contours.  His work engages the senses with beauty that’s experienced through both sight and touch simultaneously.  It’s art that you can feel.  Kurt’s art has been collected internationally by both private and corporate collectors all around the world.
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