Inge Götze

Inge Götze is a distinguished Professor of Painting and Textile Art at the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle. She held roles including Dean of the Faculty of Art (1991–1994) and led the Department of Textile Art. Her career spans over four decades, marked by experimental work with materials like textiles, paper, and design strategies. She retired from active university service in 2004 but remains associated with the institution's cultural events.

Education:

• 1956–59: Studied Painting at the Worker’s and Peasants’ Faculty of Fine Arts, Dresden
• 1960–66: Studied Industrial Design and Textile Art at the Hochschule für industrielle Formgestaltung

Research & Practice: Götze pioneered experimental material techniques, blending textile art with conceptual design. Her work intersects textile innovation, environmental themes (e.g., 'Wald und Designstrategien'), and interdisciplinary collaborations, such as with the new theater Halle. She advocates for material-driven artistic expression, evident in exhibitions like 'ghost poem' (2025) and 'Dreamworld' sound installations.

Awards:

• 1975 Kunstpreis der DDR

Grants & Advising: Mentored students through excursions (e.g., a 2001 Kraków trip) and shaped curricula. Her pedagogical contributions include leading drawing and textile workshops. Post-retirement, she remains linked to institutional events like the 'Jahresausstellung' and 'BURG Session' symposiums.

Labs & Collaborations: Central to Burg Giebichenstein’s identity, she contributed to exhibitions showcasing student and alumni work (e.g., 'Take Off 2025', 'KLASSE KLASSE'). Her legacy is embedded in the university’s design and art initiatives, including the 'Langen Nacht der Wissenschaften' and Designblok Prag events.