Heidi Bucher

Heidi Bucher was a Swiss artist best known for her unique and innovative use of materials in her artwork. She was born in Winterthur, Switzerland in 1926 and studied at the School of Arts and Crafts in Zurich.

Bucher's work focused on the theme of transformation and change, often using unconventional materials such as latex, plaster, and textiles to create sculptures and installations that explored the relationship between the body and the built environment. She is particularly well-known for her "skin" pieces, which were created by casting sections of rooms or buildings in latex and then peeling them off to create eerie, ghost-like sculptures.

Bucher's work was exhibited in galleries and museums throughout Europe and the United States, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Venice Biennale. She was also the recipient of numerous awards and grants, including the Swiss Art Award in 1974 and the City of Zurich Art Prize in 1990.

Bucher passed away in 1993 at the age of 67, but her work continues to be celebrated and studied by art historians and enthusiasts around the world. Her innovative use of materials and exploration of the relationship between the body and architecture have had a lasting impact on the world of contemporary art.