Pierre Schwerzmann

Pierre Schwerzmann was born in Aubonne, Switzerland, in 1947. He lives and works in Nyon.

Facing Schwerzmann’s paintings, the spectator’s eye is captivated by the near physical vibrations of the color on the canvas’ surface. This intense visual attraction inevitably provokes a physical shift of the observer who attempts, in vain, to seek a point of focus on which to settle: each element on the canvas attracts and returns one’s gaze at the same time.

The smooth surface, even when monochrome, turns out to be entirely unstable, simultaneously producing fascination and irritation. Sight becomes attention, leading the body and awakening the mind:

« Painting, to me, is like thinking, it is a movement » says Schwerzmann.

 Available works

 Exhibitions

Documentation about Pierre Schwerzmann

Pierre Schwerzmann's Biography (French)

Pierre Schwerzmann's Biography (English)

Thomas Huber, « Quand les tableaux rockent », 2013 (French)

Thomas Huber, « Wenn Bilder rocken », 2013 (German)

Marc-Olivier Wahler, « Pierre Schwerzmann », 1992 (French)

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