Bio:
Educated in the Bauhaus tradition at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art & Design, in Halle (Former East) Germany, Rievteld Academie in Amsterdam and finally at Alfred University, NY. Monika Kaden is an artist who is recognized internationally for her bronze and ceramic sculpture, drawing, set design, and teaching.
Longing to learn and work in different cultures to create far away from home and to fulfill her goal of developing her artistic career in a hospitable setting. She took her two sons and left the former East Germany for the US. Her search for freedom for her two sons and herself led her to new home in Santa Fe, N.M.
Since settling in the US, several filmmakers and screenwriters have shown interest in Kaden’s tremendous story and her signature style of artwork. Her sculpture of Pope John XXIII has received special attention due to her time spent at the Vatican and personally meeting with Monsigneur Capovilla, former secretary of Pope John XXIII.
Since settling in the US, several filmmakers and screenwriters have shown interest in Kaden’s tremendous story and her signature style of artwork. Her sculpture of Pope John XXIII has received special attention due to her time spent at the Vatican and personally meeting with Monsigneur Capovilla, former secretary of Pope John XXIII
The film All Days Are Good for Being Born by Mary Townsend focused on Kaden’s process of sculpting Pope John XXIII. It was well received at several film festivals internationally and was honored at the ReelHeART International Film Festival in Toronto. The Canadian TV production A Man Brought to Life also shows Monika while sculpting Pope John XXIII and delves into her background and passion for her art.
