I chose Pia because I was interested in abstract art. At first glance you can’t tell what the print, painting, etc is depicting. I also really enjoyed the way she played with colors and textures. Each part of the art piece is a different color, but somehow it all works as one. The way she uses the silkscreened process and collage in her flat prints is also really cool to look at. She does a really good job of playing with dimension, textures, and colors.
Born: October 6, 1955
From Beromunster, Switzerland
Studied sculpture in Lucerne in 1980
Studied painting under Gerhard Richter in 1986
Abstract and photorealistic paintings as well as photographs and glass pieces
Artist at Crown Point Press
Works in Germany
All work is very abstract
doesn't use previous teacher, Gerhard Richter’s, theory of painting —> uses belief that “you can do it today”
Richter was an abstract painter —> likes to find different ways to interpret reality
A painter
Paintings have a lot of sculptural influence
Uses a lot of oil paint
Uses photographed and silkscreened elements
Silkscreened: process in which mesh is used to transfer ink
Exhibitions can be found all over the world: France, New York, California, Germany, etc.
Inspired by Maria Sybilla Merian
Merian engraved plants, animals, and insects
Pia was inspired and remade the engravings using the silkscreened method and collage.
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