Bert Gerresheim is a German sculptor, born in Düsseldorf in 1935. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Düsseldorf from 1955 to 1960, where he was a master student of Joseph Enseling. After his studies, he worked as a freelance artist and became a member of the Deutscher Künstlerbund in 1967.
Gerresheim has created numerous public works of art, including sculptures, reliefs, and installations. He has been commissioned to create works for churches, universities, hospitals, and public spaces. Some of his notable works include the bronze sculpture Michael, which is located in front of the Bavarian State Chancellery in Munich, and the bronze doors of the Cologne Cathedral, which he created with fellow artist Johannes Beeck.
Gerresheim's style is often described as expressionist, and his works are characterized by their emotional intensity and strong sense of movement. He frequently incorporates religious and mythical themes into his sculptures, and his work often explores the human condition, with a particular emphasis on suffering, death, and redemption.
In addition to his public works, Gerresheim has also exhibited his art in galleries and museums throughout Germany and Europe. He has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the arts, including the Federal Cross of Merit, the Grand Cross of Merit of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, and the Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Gerresheim continues to work as a sculptor today and is considered one of the most important German artists of the postwar era. His works can be found in public and private collections throughout the world, and he remains an influential figure in the world of contemporary sculpture.