Photographic art in dialogue with architecture
I develop photographic works for places where people live, work and meet. Architecture, light, scale and movement are the starting points. Working with clients and architects, I shape an artistic concept in response to each location.
Art connected to its setting
A staircase offers changing viewpoints; a reception area is often experienced in passing; a large wall is seen from different distances. These conditions guide the selection and development of the images. Photographic art can open up a space, change its atmosphere and give it a distinctive identity.
For a site-specific project, image, format, material and placement are considered together. For existing works for offices, receptions or meeting rooms, explore art for companies.
Completed works
Zauberwald · Mobimo, Zurich
Red forest motifs enter into dialogue with glass, daylight and the routes through the staircase. Moving through the building changes the way the photographic work is seen.
13 residential entrances at Pfingstweidpark · Zurich-West
Photographic works for 13 residential entrances were created in 2012–2013 for Mobimo’s development at Pfingstweidpark. Engagement with the neighbourhood and its architecture connected each image with its particular setting.
Birch forest · Boston Consulting Group, Düsseldorf
A 10 × 5 metre photograph brings a birch forest into the company’s offices. The interior design is by Claudia de Bruyn. This project illustrates the relationship between photography and interior design and is presented here as a reference for art in corporate spaces.
From a place to a photographic work
- Understand the site. We discuss the architecture, use, light, sightlines and your ideas. Photographs, floor plans or a site visit provide context.
- Develop the concept. I develop an image concept and coordinate motifs, scale and placement with you and the project’s designers.
- Agree the execution. Format, materials, production, budget and timing are defined for the project. Building requirements and installation are coordinated with the responsible specialists.
- Support implementation. I oversee the artistic coordination through to realisation. Production, installation and each party’s responsibilities are specified in the proposal.
Your place is the starting point
Are you planning a new building, transforming an existing one or considering a photographic work for a particular space? Tell me where the project will be and what you have in mind. Initial photographs or plans, your preferred timeframe and an indicative budget are helpful.
What does a project cost?
The scope depends on the concept, number and size of the works, materials, production and installation. An initial conversation helps establish the next steps and a suitable budget.
Can a project involve just one work?
Yes. A single photograph can also be selected or developed in response to a place. Explore existing images and series in the works archive.