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Dedicated to the creation of sacral quality in his objects, Gruber's work spans a variety of product categories in a continuous dialogue with craftsmanship excellence, traditional manufacturing techniques and refined materials.

His narratives arise from the poetic exploration of materials and from mythological and anthropological imagery.

His practice is rooted in excellence. He matured a sensibility towards high-end craftmanship during his years of apprenticeship at Bodo Sperlein’s and Ini Archibong’s studios, before opening his namesake studio in 2022. His current collaborations include Carl Auböck and J. & L. Lobmeyr.

Through each of his objects, Gruber attempts at realising tangible phenomena of poetry: in contrast to our fast-paced era, he celebrates care and dedication, that of the craftsmen who refine every detail of his pieces. Carving, funneling, welding, polishing odes to men’s labour and skills.