Paul Moroder Doss

Master Sculptor, lives and works in Ortisei (St. Ulrich) – South Tyrol. He began carving at the age of 15 in the workshop of his father, Enrico Moroder Doss, who was himself an academic sculptor. At the same time, he attended the Art School in Ortisei. After completing his training in Val Gardena (Gröden), he spent two years studying in the United States of America.

He has participated in various collective and solo exhibitions in Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the USA.

Prestigious Awards & Major Works

Among his most prestigious honors are the Medal of the President of the Italian Republic and the Medal of Pope John Paul II. Recently, he won first prize in the competition for the liturgical design of the sanctuary (chancel) of the Cuneo Cathedral.

Some of his most significant works include:

• The Christ figure for the Sanctuary of Divino Amore in Rome.

• The Archangel Michael for the Sacra di San Michele abbey near Turin.

• The sanctuary design in the Basilica of the Council (Santa Maria Maggiore) in Trento.

• The Stations of the Cross in the Trento Cathedral.

In the Province of Bolzano, his sanctuary designs and artistic works can be found in the Dominican Church in Bolzano, the parish church in Laghetti (Laag), the cemetery church in Laghetti, the cemetery chapel in Riscone (Reischach), the Pietralba (Weissenstein) pilgrimage site, and the UPAD University in Bolzano. He has created numerous liturgical sanctuary designs for cathedrals, abbeys, parish churches, and chapels. Several of his works are held in private collections.

Themes and Materials

However, secular themes also feature prominently in his artistic repertoire. His most frequently used materials include wood, bronze, stone, and glass. Recently, he has also been increasingly focusing on painting.