Karl Hufbauer

Karl Hufbauer 1937-2020

It is with heavy heart that I share the news of Karl Hufbauer’s passing on January 28th. Karl was a friend and I had the pleasure of sharing a studio with him for many years. We met nearly 20 years ago. I was moving a newly acquired piece of basalt on the sidewalk in front of my old studio when Karl’s son-in-law walked by and said his father-in-law wanted to learn sculpture. I gave him my contact information and never expected to hear anything, because it is rare that people follow up. Karl called that afternoon, we talked, I gave him a piece of limestone, and then we spent the next decade carving together.

Karl’s interests were broad and his understanding deep. Stone sculpture was but a small slice of his life, though he pursued it with vigor and passion. I learned a lot from him about geology and precision, and I delighted in his dedication to the craft and our organization. Karl served as a board member for many years and added his intellect and University committee experience to our process.
He is missed.
Ken Barnes

Karl Hufbauer’s Website
Artist Spotlight Feature of Karl Hufbauer in Sculpture Northwest Nov- Dec 2006 Issue

Memories from some of our members:

Alas that Karl is gone. We river-walked together, and carved stone, and talked around campfires. I’ve missed his calmness, compassion, wisdom, and friendship. – Bill Weissinger

“Oh Karl, I have quite fond memories of our stone field trips and river walks and will miss your presence.”
Sharon Feeney

Karl and I shared a love of stone sculpture as well as studio space for about a decade. I learned so much from him about geology and precision, and I enjoyed his broad interests and deep intellect.
Ken Barnes

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