A special sculpture honoring Lore Perls, the renowned psychoanalyst and co-founder of Gestalt therapy, will be unveiled in Pforzheim, Germany, on Friday, August 15, marking what would have been her 120th birthday. The memorial artwork will be installed at Luisenstraße 54-56, the address of the Lore Perls House, to bring greater awareness of the scientist who died at Siloah Hospital in 1990.
The metal sculpture, created by artist René Dantes, features a stylized head design that leads through multiple layers into deeper dimensions, ultimately revealing a brain-like form. As previously reported in March, this public art project aims to connect the past, present attitudes, and contemporary relevance of Perls' work and legacy.
Project organizers emphasize that the sculpture represents more than just a tribute to Perls' memory. They describe it as "an invitation to the city community to carry forward remembrance – visibly, actively, and through dialogue." The installation is intended to serve as a symbol of open, vibrant community engagement rather than merely a commemorative gesture.
While significant progress has been made on the project through numerous donations, organizers still need 8,000 euros to complete the initiative fully. Supporters can contribute to the project through a designated donation account (IBAN DE53 6665 0085 0000 8306 31), with tax-deductible receipts available for contributors.
The sculpture unveiling will take place during an open house event at the Lore Perls House, running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 15. Organizers note that the completion of this project will create not just an artwork, but "a lasting symbol of what is possible when people come together for memorial culture and human values." The name Lore Perls remains deeply interwoven with the city of Pforzheim, and this new installation will ensure her contributions to psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy continue to be recognized by future generations.
