Between figure and space

The Thalwil-based artist is exhibiting new works at the Carla Renggli Gallery, which explore the interplay between people, space and emptiness.
 

The two core themes of people and space have accompanied artist Ursula Bucher in her work for many years. She is constantly seeking new approaches, variations in implementation and a nuanced examination of the subject. The artist meticulously carves her figures – in Bucher's case, always women – from blocks of lime wood, and breathes life into them by giving them character and individuality through colouring, posture, facial expressions and gestures.
Some of her new works can currently be seen at the Carla Renggli Gallery in Zug.

Ursula Bucher's wooden sculptures focus on women       Photo: zvg
 

Painted spaces are added to complement the figures and give them room to exist. This painting process is an expression of Ursula Bucher's exploration of the perception of interior spaces. She refrains from using details and staffage (i.e. additional human and animal figures added to a work), and directs the viewer's gaze outwards to a familiar landscape.

Whether humans are still needed at all is a central question that Ursula Bucher addresses in her work. Starting from this absence of people, she asks further questions: How do these new spaces affect us? Does irritation arise? Is the familiar recognised? How does the emptiness feel? How is the connection to the outside world created? What happens when the familiar is changed?

A selection of new works by the artist, who hails from Thalwil, is currently on display at the Carla Renggli Gallery in Zug's old town.
 

Information:
The exhibition runs until 29th November. There will be a Sunday aperitif with the artist in attendance from 11 am to 2 pm on Sunday, 16th November. She will also be at the gallery from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday, 22nd November.