GOTTFRIED HONEGGER
Gottfried Honegger (1917 - 2026, Zürich, Switzerland) is a major figure in Concrete art who combines the pedagogical dimension of art with thoughts on the role of the artist in society. His work spans various phases, each dedicated to exploring specific themes such as Tableau-Relief, Volume, and Artefact, among others. His art is characterized by the synthesis of opposites, an investigation into color (primarily monochrome), and a focus on geometric shapes and the interplay of volume and space. Honegger's journey as a painter began in the 1950s with organically influenced abstraction, gradually shifting to a geometric style. His most notable works include monochrome and occasionally multicolored pictorial objects created through manual techniques and exploring the balance between compositional grids and residual surfaces.
In sculpture, Honegger's work is systematic and constructive, often related to public art and guided by aesthetic and social considerations, embodying the "ecology of beauty." He experimented with materials like chromium steel and stone, and from the 1960s onwards, created wall reliefs and fully sculptural works featuring a regular system of form segments. His sculptures and wall objects explore themes of structure, division, and the integration of color, bridging his painting and sculptural practices.
Honegger also engaged in drawing and printmaking, favoring unique printing methods and small editions. His work extended beyond visual art to include educational tools, exhibition concepts, and art education, showcasing his artistic and social interests across a diverse range of activities. Until the end of his life, Honegger continued to draw and paint, maintaining a holistic approach to his wide-ranging artistic endeavors.
Ohne Titel, 1975
signed by the artist
Mixed technique
50 x 35 cm.
Ed Nr. 23/150
Ed. of 150 ex.
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