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©Peter Hromek
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Peter Hromek

Peter Hromek Woodturner
©Peter Hromek

Turning his hand to wood sculpting

  • • Peter creates unique sculptural wooden objects
  • • His passion is to master and improve turning techniques
  • • He is inspired by natural forms

Peter Hromek moved from former Czechoslovakia to Germany at a young age. He studied mechanical engineering and later, encouraged by a friend, built his first guitar, which led to him devoting ten years to this craft. Peter even wrote and published a book on how to make guitars. But fate led him to woodturning, which became his passion. He now turns hollow sculptural objects using multi-axis turning. His objects are showcased in exhibitions not only in Germany but also in Austria, the USA, and Australia and are praised by collectors. His sleek and slightly erotic objects can be used in interiors, as sculptures and as functional yet intriguing vessels. Peter loves technical challenges and also creates original pepper and spice grinders. In addition to the unique turned shape, he has also developed a highly resistant grinding mechanism for these homeware items, heritage of his former training as a mechanic.

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Works

  • ©Peter Hromek
  • ©Peter Hromek
  • ©Peter Hromek
  • ©Peter Hromek
Photo: ©Peter Hromek
Genesis

Coloured in pigment ink, this vessel is waterproof on the inside and outside. It was turned and cut. It is a sculptural object representing the moment of birth. It can be presented lying down or standing upright.

Photo: ©Peter Hromek
Venus

Made of one piece, completely hollowed out, this vase was turned on four axes and further worked by hand. It is a sculptural vessel, the shapes reminiscent of the sleek forms of the female body.

Photo: ©Peter Hromek
Nest 2

Made of two turned pieces glued together, this vessel is coloured on the outside with pigmented ink. It is also waterproof. It is a sculptural object, inspired by the forms of nature, and can be used to store something.

Photo: ©Peter Hromek
Flower

This vessel is partially coloured. It is hollowed out through a narrow opening and worked by hand. It is a sculptural object inspired by the shape of flower blossoms seen in nature.

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