Mathis Pfäffli
Mathis Pfäffli is a Swiss artist residing in Zurich. His artistic expression spans the realms of drawing, object, and installation. While a narrative may be presented, it often requires the viewer's imagination to complete the story. The boundaries of his creations are at times elusive, with elements blending and fraying at the edges, merging with the existing.
Biography of Mathis Pfäffli
Mathis Pfäffli was born in 1983 in Lucerne, Switzerland. Currently, he lives and works in Zurich.
He received a BA in Graphic Design from HSLU in Lucerne in 2008. The artist also studied Illustration at HAW in Hamburg from 2008 to 2009. In 2017, Pfäffli obtained an MA in Fine Arts from Institut Kunst in Basel.
Pfäffli's artistic journey has been marked by exhibitions at prominent galleries and museums. Venues like Kirchgasse have recognized the significance of his work, further solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the Swiss art scene.
His solo exhibitions include "Lucid Strolls" at Damien & The Love Guru in Brussels (2023); "Floor is Lava" at Kunstmuseum Luzern in Lucerne (2022); "Tooth Gap" at Vera Wessels in Zurich (2020); "Only Openings and Ways Trough" at La Dépendance in St. Imier (2020); "Nebelmeer" at Schwarzwaldallee in Baseln (2017), and many more.
Mathis Pfäffli's artworks have been featured in articles for esteemed platforms like Frieze Magazine and VernissageTV. Notably, in September 2023, Frieze Magazine published an article titled "Your Guide to Brussels Gallery Weekend," where Pfäffli was highlighted. These publications provide a platform for art enthusiasts to engage with Pfäffli's evolving narrative and creative concepts.
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Born in 1983
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Switzerland, Zurich
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