KÄHLER ASTRO
KÄHLER ASTRO
The time we live in is characterized by an increasing interest in spirituality and energy, which is also expressed in what we surround ourselves with in our homes. Many people explore how to use astrology in their daily lives, and the interest in astrology, horoscopes, and the signs of the zodiac is increasing and doesn’t seem to fade anytime soon.
Each sign of the zodiac represent inherent characteristics of humans, and when we are aware of these traits, it can help support our intuition, provide a sense of peace, and make us trust in our ability to shape our future and happiness with our unique qualities serving as a guide.
With the new Astro sculptures by Kähler, the Danish sculptress Malene Bjelke is inspired by the symbolism and ideas from past Kähler work related to sculptures and figurines. The result is 12 sculptures representing each sign of the zodiac; beautifully moving the historic Kähler design heritage into the modern world with a spiritual outlook.
ORIGINALITY. Extrovert, original, and enthusiastic. People with the sign of Aquarius are often deeply focused on their beliefs and ideas. They are hungry for knowledge to better establish their firm perception on how the universe and society operate around them. Aquarians are especially social and like to present themselves as unique, eccentric, and inventive – different from the crowd.
INTUITION. Dreamy, imaginative, and instinctive. People with the sign of Pisces tend to have an innate connection to the mystical and spiritual world, often drawn to deeply romantic, creative, or transformative experiences. They are especially compassionate and sensitive, often putting the needs of others before themselves. Pisces are excellent friends, enjoying a vivid social life filled with many unique people.
FOCUS. Engaged, determined and courageous. People with the sign of Aries are often daring and adventurous – unafraid to strike out into unknown territory where others would be unable to go. They tend to be ambitious, active, and honest, eager to open themselves up to every one of life’s possibilities. Aries are independent and enjoy sharing their fiery personalities with the world.
Loyal, persistent, and patient. People with the sign of Taurus value security and stability above all. They are often especially hard-working, warm, and gentle and extremely dependable people. They enjoy the finer things in life and are attracted to the full exploration of the senses. Tauruses tend to be drawn to beauty and pleasure and invest themselves entirely in what they believe in.
COMMUNICATION. Quick-witted, expressive, and inquisitive. People with the sign of Gemini are curious and often take a highly intellectual view of the world, ready to learn about everything and everyone. As master communicators, they are gifted at being flexible and versatile in connecting with others. Geminis have a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
HARMONY. Caring, thoughtful, and innovative. People with the sign of Cancer often put their hearts fully into anything they believe in. However, represented by the crab, they have a hard shell to crack before you can get to their softest side. Cancers are very emotional and sensitive, and care deeply about matters of their family and home valuing domesticity and attached to people they keep close.
STRENGTH. Optimistic, dynamic, and energetic. People with the sign of Leo love to live life to the fullest. They tend to have an innate confidence and radiance that gives them the ability to easily assert themselves and stand out from the crowd. Leos are extremely loyal, romantic, and artistic and with very big hearts, they can also be quite generous to those who they deem worthy of their affections.
PERFECTION. Loyal, analytical, and thinking. People with the sign of Virgo are often immensely talented at assessing the details of any situation and finding solutions to problem-solve them. They are perfectionists and natural-born organizers and value consistency, loyalty, and productivity. Virgos are also kind, grounded and trustworthy people – happy to help anyone they love who needs it.
BALANCE. Righteous, harmonious, and tolerant. People with the sign of Libra value peace and balance above all. They often strive for fairness in life and in their relationships and have a natural tendency to surround themselves with beauty and luxury. Gifted in communication, Libras are excellent negotiators and tend to process their feelings intellectually but are also deeply sensitive people.
PASSION. Strong-minded, impassioned, and organized. People with the sign of Scorpio often have a natural ability to enchant others, utilizing their powerful minds and auras to dominate situations and relationships. Deeply emotional, they can brood in the extremes of their feelings. Scorpios are also resourceful, dedicated, and fearless when there is a challenge to be overcome.
IDEALIST. Generous, honest,
and idealistic. People with the sign of Sagittarius crave expansion and exploration above all, refusing to be caged and hunger for everything that life has to offer them. Their open mind and philosophical view motivate them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius were born to be free, and this cheerful energy often brings them a natural form of luck.
WILLPOWER. Persistent, focused, and engaged. People with the sign of Capricorn desire to build a life that has a solid foundation and being masters of self-control, they often lead the way, make coherent and realistic plans, and manage many people to work for them at any time. Capricorns possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives.
The sculptures are genderless, minimalistic, and can be interpreted in many ways. It’s important to Malene Bjelke that everyone can identify with the values of the figurines – even if you have a different sign of the zodiac.
She wanted the traits and the situation to be recognizable. Therefore, it's not the faces, but the composition of the sculptures that communicate the feelings and characteristics of each sign of the zodiac providing a dynamic interaction between the sculptures.
Each sign has a descriptive word attached to it, which is linked to the design of the individual sculpture. In this way, words and sculpture meet each other – and the energy is added by the human viewer via a unique situation.