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Artist Statement:
The career of artist Sylvia
Buehler
The Swiss artist is not easily
pigeon-holed. Her skill, which
has grown and developed over
the years, is seen in a wide
variety of techniques and
objects in acrylic, oil,
gouache, pastel and silk
painting, as well as in
textiles and sculptures.
In many respects, the artistic
career of the 42-year old from
East Switzerland is unusual.
It began in 1986, when Sylvia
Buehler modelled true-to-life
figures with great attention
to detail. Their artistic
value was quickly recognised.
In 1994, her work was
acknowledged and honoured
internationally for the first
time when, as one of 650
participants from 13 European
countries, she won 1st prize
for her "Uhrenmacher"
(watch-maker). In 1996, more
of her dolls won silver and
bronze at “Eurodoll” in
Bregenz (Austria).
At one of her first painting
exhibitions in 1995 (silk
painting), the Swiss biscuit
manufacturer ARNI purchased
the painting “Appenzeller” to
put on tins that were sold to
the Far East (Japan). These
tins are now traded as rare
collector’s items.
Sylvia Buehler has lived and
worked for more than 20 years
in Herisau, in the canton of
Appenzell Outer-Rhodes. In
this time, ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Art
“To finish a painting means to
begin a new one – just as I
never leave a familiar room,
but always enter a new,
unfamiliar one!”
1988 Debut with hand-modelled
figures / international
success
1993 - 1996 Silk painting;
since 1995 acrylic painting
Since 2005, work with Le
Corbusier colour range ...
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Sylvia Buehler Biography:
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40
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| Gender |
Female
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| Children |
99
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| Education |
Self Taught |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Acrylic
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Naive Art - ( - )
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Art
“To finish a painting means to begin a new one – just as I never leave a familiar room, but always enter a new, unfamiliar one!”
1988 Debut with hand-modelled figures / international success
1993 - 1996 Silk painting; since 1995 acrylic painting
Since 2005, work with Le Corbusier colour range and colours; positive-negative work; mixed media acrylic, chalk, pastel, pure pigments, coloured pencil; development of a third level of the so-called metal ribbons
2002 Establishment / foundation of the AR’t Herisau art exhibition (president), annual organisation of the exhibition
2006 Collaboration with the Junior Chamber International Switzerland
Since 2008, responsible for art at the Stephnshorn private hospital, St. Gallen
2007 Design of the Au boundary roundabout (after winning the cantonal tender)
2008 Design of the (Adlerkreisel) roundabout in the municipality of Au
Setting up pictures for Huber & Suhner Ltd, Herisau
Only artist with a permanent exhibition on Säntis mountain
Various work for advertising (wine and beer labels, logos, etc.)
2007 Group exhibition at New York Montserrat Gallery,
official sponsorship by the Swiss Consulate in New York
2008 Solo exhibition at Artexpo New York, International KG Gallery
2008 Solo exhibition in Shanghai with the generous support of the Appenzell cultural foundation, significant contemporary art in traditional painting
Ongoing collaboration
On a national level with Eule-Art Gallery (various galleries in Switzerland)
On an international level with International KG Gallery New York, Berlin, Seoul
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
Appenzell roots bring art into full bloom
Curriculum vitae - Sylvia Bühler
Autodidact and experimentalist
Although Sylvia Bühler was not born in Appenzell, she has lived there since 1984. She has not only put down roots in the region, but has also been well and truly hit by the Appenzell cultural bug. Her examination of Appenzell tradition is the central theme that runs through her creative work. Sylvia Bühler experiments with landscapes, crafts, the world of Alpine dairying and local customs in her artwork, seeking her own style and refining her techniques.
Inquisitive and hard-working
Driven by untiring creativity and the joy of constantly taking on new challenges, she balances her tasks as a mother, wife and artist. Her uncomplicated manner, her openness and her inquisitiveness not only spur her on, but also inspire other artists. As well as showing her work at various competitions and exhibitions, she organises group exhibitions and brought the AR’t Herisau into being in 2002.
Cosmopolitan and local
In 1988, right at the beginning of her artistic career, Sylvia Bühler enjoyed her first international success with her hand-modelled figures. Her work was also acclaimed in her own country. She won various tenders for roundabouts, and was sponsored by the Appenzell Ausserrhoden cultural foundation as well as the Swiss Consulate for her first exhibitions in New York. Despite all this success, Sylvia Bühler has remained true to her roots.
Bridge builder and taboo breaker
Her artistic examination of Appenzell peculiarities regularly offends some people. As an artist, she has no taboos or limits, even vis-à-vis traditions and customs. She consciously fights for a dynamic, advancing culture. Sylvia Bühler is fascinated by Appenzell tradition, but does not consider this to be untouchable museum-like culture, instead constantly seeking to create links with the present whether through the use of modern material or through the application of the latest visualisation techniques.
Lone warrior with team spirit
Deep down, Sylvia Bühler is a lone warrior who consistently follows her often individual visions and her artistic path without losing focus. Her success and enthusiasm are an inspiration to other artists. And when she comes across like-minded people, she also transmits her concentrated energy into her team spirit. This can be seen in various group exhibitions and the AR't, which has enjoyed many years of success.
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| Your Personal Biography |
As a person
“It's not the destination that counts, but how you get there!”
Autodidact; down-to-earth; open-minded
Gets down to work, doesn’t complain, well-organised
Can inspire others with her concentrated energy
Is inventive, faithful to her own style, with her roots in tradition yet modern
Her three roles as a mother, wife and artist pose no problem, as she is well-organised, focused and dynamic. Not a native of Appenzell, in Appenzellerland since 1984
Interested in people and cultures
Freelance / self-employed yet very professional
Full of ideas and with attention to detail, with her own style, she follows her path perseveringly without distractions.
She is independent but works well in a team
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