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E&KO Ludwig Bowling Bag by Lothar Gotz

£240.00

The 'Ludwig' Bowling Bag- inspired by Lothar G�tz.

Reflecting Lothar's dramatic use of colour the Ludwig, named after arts patron Ludwig II of Bavaria, is made from decommissioned red, yellow and ultra-rare blue fire-hose, with the artist�s attention to detail shown in the contrasting turquoise and pink thread, and turquoise zip. The bag is lined with reclaimed dark blue material, the inside pocket with gold-yellow material, so that �it is like you�re putting your hand into a pocket of treasure.�

This piece is part of a limited edition.

Features
- Decommissioned British fire-hose
- Ultra rare blue hose
- Lining made from reclaimed textiles
- Internal zip pocket
- Wipe clean
- Water resistant

Measures: 40cm x 24cm x 16cm

Lothar G�tz collaborated on two bags, the 'Ludwig' bowling bag and 'Sissi' clutch bag. Reflecting Lothar's bold use of colour the Ludwig and Sissi are both made from decommissioned red, blue and ultra-rare blue fire-hose and reclaimed leather and fabric. These pieces are part of a limited edition and are available for purchase from this website and in store.

Lothar named the two bags after two 19th Century figures who fascinate him, Ludwig II of Bavaria, and his cousin Sissi, Empress Elisabeth. �They are both cult figures where I come from, and had extraordinary, tragic lives. � Ludwig�s castles were an early influence on Lothar�s work, for example Neuschwanstein in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang where colour is used expansively and architecturally. Ludwig and Sissi are linked to these bags in that they lived their lives like an artwork, their castles and lives were canvases they filled with colour. Ludwig was dedicated to art and Sissi was also very cultural. Powerful and privileged, they were both outsiders. These two bags are like the cousins Ludwig and Sissi, close but different. Background to Lothar G�tz Lothar G�tz uses colour to define the architectural qualities and the spirit of a space. He is interested in the way aspects of decoration and colour can have an impact upon us. His drawings form part of an ongoing series exploring spatial ideas for domestic spaces: apartments, houses, bungalows and villas.

Lothar was born in Germany and studied in Aachen, Wuppertal and D�sseldorf before completing an MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art, London. He has exhibited internationally and has had solo shows in London at The Economist, Chisenhale Gallery and Gasworks. Most recent projects include exhibitions at the Von der Heydt-Museum, Wuppertal, Landesgalerie Hannover, SMART, Amsterdam and National Gallery Prague. Recent commissioned works on site include commissions for the Ministry of Justice, London the National Arts Council Offices, London and London Underground. Lothar lives and works in London, England.