Silvia Gertsch : Lumière et contre-jour
The temporary exhibition takes an intimate look at the contemporary Swiss artist Silvia Gertsch, who has found her favourite medium of expression in the traditional technique of reverse painting on glass. In her paintings, Silvia Gertsch deals with relevant contemporary themes and highlights contrasts such as the bustle of the city or the calm of nature. The artist also takes a critical look at society, as for example in her “Handy Girls” series. Gertsch’s works are marked by colour, light and backlighting, which are used as effective pictorial elements on the glass support. Silvia Gertsch’s new series “Golden Light”, created especially for the exhibition at the Vitromusée Romont, will be presented to the public for the first time.
In the news
- La Liberté: Silvia Gertsch, vibrante lumière
- La Gruyère: Une artiste atypique qui peint à contre-jour
- SRF2 Kultur: Kunst im Gespräch: Farben als Licht und Musik als Leben
- La Télé: Peinture sous verre modernisée
- Bärnerbär: Die Lichtgestalt der Malerei und ihre Handyirls
- RSI Rete Due: L’arte incontra il vetro
13 November 2022 – 16 April 2023
Framework programme
- 12 November, 5pm: Opening of the exhibition. Registration at [email protected]
- 27 November: Guided tour of the temporary exhibition with art historian Kathleen Bühler (in German), in the presence of the artist. The 2pm tour is full, places are still available for the second tour at 3.30pm. Registration at [email protected]. Admission at the usual rate
- 17 December, 2–4pm: Create your own Handy Girl, Vitroatelier. Registration here
- 15 January 2023, 2–3pm: Guided tour with Marina Porobic (in French). Registration at [email protected]. Admission at the usual rate
- 12 March 2023, 2–4pm: Create your own Handy Girl, Vitroatelier. Registration here.