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LORI HERSBERGER(Basel 1964 - lives and works in Zurich)
Today/Tomorrow. 2003.
Acrylic and spray colour on mirror on wood.
Signed, dated and titled on the reverse:
Lori Hersberger „Today/Tomorrow“ 2003.
50,5 x 70 cm (plexiglass frame).
The Swiss artist Lori Hersberger began his
studies in video art and sculpture at the
Basel School of Art and Design in 1991. In
the 1990s his work was characterised by
installations and environments, for which
he initially used videos, but in time also
employed the most diverse media. His
refusal to recognise limits when it comes
to technique and medium is what makes
Hersberger’s work so characteristic and
unique. Since 2000 he has concentrated
on abstract painting.
With regard to art-historical currents, he
has entirely succeeded in creating his own
universe. „For since the beginning of his
artistic career, he has ascribed to a kind of
perspectivism, which is expressed through
the experimental exploration of multiple
genres. Lori Herseberger’s art stresses
the contrast between the world of illusion
and reality, but at the same time alludes to
the space that opens up between them. In
this sense, his works are both sublime and
grotesque.“ (cit.:
www.lorihersger.com)The present work is a wonderful example
of his break with convention within pain-
ting. The white canvas is replaced with a
mirror; the oil paints partly replaced with
spray paints, and the traditional colours re-
placed with neon colours. With the mirror
he succeeds in bringing the art work into
the space - making it part of the space,
and conversely it also makes us part of the
art work.
CHF 2 500 / 3 500
(€ 2 310 / 3 240)