Carla Mausch

Carla Mausch is a part-time lecturer at Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Sciences (HfWU), specializing in art therapy and sculpture. As a practicing artist and journeyman stonemason, she bridges academic instruction with professional artistry through stone carving and public installations.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy (2011-2015), University of Art Therapy, Nürtingen
• State-certified designer qualification in craft industry (2007-2009), Academy of Design, Münster
• Scholarship in Sculpture Class (2009-2011), Technical School for Stoneworking, Laas (Italy)
• Apprenticeship in Stone Design (2004-2007)

Mausch's artistic practice investigates balance, weight, and proportion through stone materials, deliberately creating unstable sculptures that challenge viewers' perceptions of security and movement. Her work spans public memorials addressing social trauma, therapeutic grave markers using local stone, and community-driven projects promoting inclusivity. Recent exhibitions like 'Safety First' (Nürtingen Town Hall, 2024) critically examine societal security obsessions, while installations such as 'Crossing' (Magstadt Town Hall Square, 2022) create spaces for inclusive dialogue. She consistently integrates themes of flexibility versus rigidity in both form and social commentary.

Key recognitions include:

• Finalist position in Hanau's Diversity Memorial Competition (2021)
• 2nd place for Wasserburg victims' memorial design (2019)

Mausch actively engages in community mentorship through workshops for refugees, youth, and people with disabilities. Her 'IN&OUT' inclusive studio (2017-2021) and 'Stone Carving Workshop' initiatives demonstrate applied art therapy principles. Current projects include the 'MEGA' group exhibition (Schlachthofareal, Nürtingen, 2025) and 'Balance beam' solo exhibition (Sonnenbergklinik, Stuttgart, 2025), continuing her exploration of equilibrium as both physical and social concept.