Frank Leske

German sculptor Frank Leske (b. 1965) transforms solid oak trunks into strikingly contemporary works, where the raw power of wood meets the openness of space. With roots in stone carving and an aesthetic influenced by Cubism, Leske creates fragmented forms carved by deep geometric cuts, allowing light and void to become part of the sculpture’s essence. Absence gains as much weight as presence.

His sculptures, both abstract and precise, balance structure and poetry. Through incisions, charring, or metallic pigments that react with the wood, the surfaces evolve over time—creating a living dialogue with their surroundings.

Awarded the Art Prize of the City of Bad Kreuznach, Frank Leske’s work is featured in public and private collections, making him one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary wood sculpture.