Patrick Graf. Soldevian Surf Shop
The artistic practice of Zurich-based artist Patrick Graf (*1981) ranges from installation and performance to drawing and painting. He always creates fantastic worlds in a very playful way, into which viewers can immerse themselves. There are two pictorial worlds in Patrick Graf’s work: On the one hand, he creates highly detailed drawings and paintings of fantasy worlds with figures from pop culture and images that he encountered in his childhood. On the other hand, he uses cardboard material to create physical environments that can also be inspired by everyday life. It is quite possible that when visiting one of the artist’s installations, viewers will suddenly find themselves among the vines of a jungle or in the middle of an archaeological site. Or even: in a surf shop.
Patrick Graf’s installation in the Thun-Panorama is intended to be accessible to everyone – whether young or old, interested in art or not. He doesn’t want to make art that’s too highbrow, but one that even children can quickly relate to.
Jun
Patrick Graf in conversation with Frédérique Hutter (Fréderique Hutter Art Concept) about the edition produced for the exhibition
Admission incl. discussion
Aug
Tour of the town of Thun as it looked in 1814 with Marco Gurtner (slam poet) and Gabi Moshammer (art historian), followed by an aperitif
Sep
Cornelius Krell and Chiara Ottavi (co-curators) in conversation with Patrick Graf
Admission incl. discussion
The actor, comedian and art connoisseur Beat Schlatter will guide viewers through the exhibition, followed by an aperitif.
The actor, comedian and art connoisseur Beat Schlatter will guide viewers through the exhibition, followed by an aperitif.
Oct
The actor, comedian and art connoisseur Beat Schlatter will guide viewers through the exhibition, followed by an aperitif.
Nov
Tour of the town of Thun as it looked in 1814 with Marco Gurtner (slam poet) and Gabi Moshammer (art historian), followed by an aperitif
Patrick Graf in conversation with Sandro Santschi (Verein Flusssurfen Thun / Thun River Surfing Club). Moderator: Helen Hirsch (Director)
Admission incl. discussion