As a trained mechanic, Jean Baier (1932-1999) developed an artistic fascination for practical shapes and the aesthetics of industrial manufacturing. With the spray gun he applied cellulose paint to sheet metal, aluminum, and synthetic material. Strict clarity, angular lines, and minimal chromaticity characterize his three-dimensional works of art, which also had an impact on the discourse on Concrete Art. In the sixties and seventies Baier developed murals for walls and facades. He produced a metal relief (1963) for the cafeteria at the University of St. Gallen, designed a wall (1972) for the executive offices at Novartis, and created works for the Swiss Embassy in Brasilia (1983) and the Varembe swimming pool in Geneva (1990-91). This publication presents Baier's objects in public space along with selected prints and paintings, generating a vivid portrait of this unusual artist.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Hatje Cantz
ISBN-13
9783775739177
eBay Product ID (ePID)
209225088
Product Key Features
Book Title
Jean Baier (1932-1999) : Expressiv Konkret
Author
Not Available
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Number of Pages
216 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
233mm
Item Width
305mm
Item Weight
1450 g
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Country/Region of Manufacture
Germany
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