Background
Paul Zimmermann was born in Pliezhausen, Germany in 1939.
Paul Zimmermann was born in Pliezhausen, Germany in 1939.
Zimmermann is considered one of the first German blacksmiths to move towards innovative and contemporary forms in the trade. Forms and shapes which he developed are now part of blacksmithing design education in Germany. The A.W.C.B. is a diploma title given through the worshipful company of blacksmith as the first non-British blacksmith.
Zimmermann started his traditional apprenticeship 1953-1956 at an early age of 14.
1962 he qualified as a master craftsman after a year at Luisenschule, Munich. After 1962 Zimmermann taught in vocation institute in Munich.
After 1963 Paul Zimmermann set up his own workshop, known as the Atelier Zimmermann in Pliezhausen. Throughout his active work time he demonstrated and lectured on several international blacksmith meetings
His work was displayed on Exhibitions in Germany, England, Finland, France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Slovenia, Russia, United States of America, Canada.
Permanently shown work of Paul Zimmermann is in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, Würth Museum Künzelsau, Germany and the National Ornamental Metal Museum in Memphis. 1962 Scholarship Foundation of gifted Students.
1962 Scholarship Foundation of gifted Students 1974 Golden Decorations of the Crafts Council Reutlingen 1982 State Award Arts and Crafts Council of the State Baden Württemberg 1989 Certificate of Merit, London 1990 Economic medals Germany 1994 Honorable plate metal Association Germany 1995 Golden decoration HMf, Baden Württemberg 1995 "Karl - ReussPrize" Baden Württemberg 1995 Golden Trouser Button, ITCMD London 2002 Hans Model Prize.
