Patrick Niesel is a sculptor, painter, and draftsman trained at the Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg; his preferred materials are wood, bronze, and terracotta. His realistic, figurative sculptures and drawings are characterized by expressive craftsmanship and a sensitive approach to themes such as parenthood, mindfulness, and inner experience. His works are deeply moving, as he masterfully captures the human essence and creates a quiet, emotional dialogue between figure and viewer.