Cazador-del-sol – Development
2001
René Hildebrand visits the Canary Island of Lanzarote. The light and the barren, black volcanic landscape are a source of inspiration for the designer.
After a great many experiments the Cazador-del-sol – the catcher of the sun – is developed.
2003
The Cazador-del-sol is developed further and René Hildebrand realizes the first impressive installation of more than 170 Cazadores-del-sol on a black lava field, avenida acorán, on the island of Lanzarote. The dailies "La Voz" and "Islas Canarias" as well as the Spanish TV channels ICTV Canaria and Canal Canarias report extensively about the sunfield.
2004
The Cazador-del-sol is introduced on the German market.
seit 2006
... numerous sunfields are realized – in Germany and abroad:
Garden Show Fürstenfeld – Installation of 200 Cazadores-del-sol
Sparkasse Duisburg – 50 Cazadores-del-sol as an indoor-installation
Annahof Stadt Augsburg – the first "city-installation" of 77 Cazadores-del-sol » more
Schloßgut Scheyern (2009) – a floating installation » more
Kattowitz (2009 - Poland) – the walk-in sunfield of 500 Cazadores-del-sol » more
Südbad München (2010) – a nocturnal light-installation » more
and many more
... special editions are created
The small Cazadores: "Sunflower" and "Sun Bouquet" [René Hildebrand]
"She Loves Me – She Loves Me Not" [Lichtblick21 - Stefan Heptner]
"Apples red and round" [René Hildebrand]
and many more
... the Cazador-del-sol radiates light
The suncatcher is represented by over 40 dealers in Germany.
Every year it attracts more and more "fans" – at fairs, markets and garden festivals.