Das Schaukelschaf von Povl Kjer ist für mich der klassische Fall von Kunsthandwerk. „Povl Kjer studied at the Kolding School of Arts and Crafts in 1974-76 and at Århus Kunstakademi (Århus Academy of Art) in 1976-78. In 1981 he completed his apprenticeship as a wood carver, (…) Povl Kjer’s works are rooted in Nordic culture and nature, and he uses carefully selected materials with an emphasis on quality. (…) Povl Kjer mostly handles the production himself, but occasionally he subcontracts. It is important for Kjer to work with local suppliers, because he considers the product concept inseparable from the production process. His works are always anchored in his personal and professional life.“ Povl Kjer verkörpert perfekt alle Faktoren des Kunst-Handwerkers: einschlägiges Studium, handwerkliche Ausbildung, Orientierung an der heimatlichen Kultur, Beteiligung an der Herstellung.
