The Golden Hen - Crafting the trophies
In the heart of Berlin, at the Knaak Sculpture Foundry, the creation of the iconic Golden Henne award begins. This distinctive bronze sculpture, a symbol of excellence in German entertainment and media, has been gracing the winners' podium since the early 1990s.
The process starts with a meticulous molding of a model in silicone. From this, a wax model is cast, serving as the blueprint for the bronze sculpture that will eventually take its place. Each Golden Henne is a unique piece, a testament to the skill and craftsmanship involved in its creation.
The journey from planning to completion takes approximately three months. During this time, several individual work steps are necessary to complete each hen. The sculptures are then polished and prepared for the final stages of the process.
The Golden Henne award ceremony will take place on September 12 in Leipzig, with the gala live-broadcasted for the first time this year on ARD. The event will honour winners across at least ten categories this year.
The Golden Henne was initially launched to honour East German artists, but the organizers, which include MDR and the magazine "Super Illu", now see the award as a pan-German audience award. The popularity of the award's namesake, Helga "Henne" Hahnemann, who was a beloved figure in the GDR, is reflected in the name of the award.
While the exact design changes to the Golden Henne sculpture post-2015 are not publicly documented, it is known that since 2016, a slightly more slender version of the sculpture has been awarded, maintaining its original weight of around three kilograms.
For more detailed information on the evolution of the Golden Henne award sculpture's design, it is recommended to consult official sources related to the award organizers or arts and design accounts directly involved in producing the trophy. Alternatively, contacting the awarding body's press office may provide precise insights.
In the intricate process of crafting the Golden Henne, a silicone mold is first created to form the initial model, from which a wax model is cast as a blueprint for the final bronze sculpture. This home-and-garden sculpture, symbolizing excellence in German entertainment and media, represents a lifestyle of artistic skill and dedication.
Adorning the winners' podium since the early 1990s, the Golden Henne is a unique piece that captures the essence of home-and-garden artistry, blending effortlessly into any lifestyle setting.
