Heidi Bucher (German edition): Metamorphosen

Heidi Bucher was a Swiss artist who was a major feminist figure on the international neoavantgarde art scene. She was known for her unique performative and material concept of sculpture, which explored forms of human existence and how they are embedded in societal and private power structures. This monograph presents her oeuvre from her early days as a student in Zurich to her experimental phase in New York and Los Angeles to her major works of "skinning" architecture and people.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2022
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Heidi Bucher, a prominent feminist artist on the global neoavantgarde art scene, is renowned for her distinctive approach to sculpture. Her work exemplifies a unique blend of performance and materiality, pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. In the 1970s, Bucher began exploring unconventional materials like latex, infusing them with life and vitality. She would pour liquid rubber onto surfaces and then painstakingly peel it off, engaging in a physical confrontation with the world around her. Through this process, she delved into the depths of her experiences and ventured into the uncharted territories of the psyche. By transcending the boundaries between materials and forms, Bucher sought to unravel the complexities of human existence and its entanglement with societal and private power structures. This comprehensive monograph showcases Bucher's artistic journey, spanning from her early days as a student in Zurich in the 1940s to her experimental phase in New York and Los Angeles during the 1960s and 1970s. It encompasses her groundbreaking works of "skinning" architecture and people, as well as the pieces she created during her final years on Lanzarote. Through her art, Bucher continues to inspire and challenge viewers, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of sculpture and artistic expression.

Weight: 1760g
Dimension: 300 x 240 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775747929