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Erganzung des Originals

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White veins in river stones lead to random patterns on the surfaces. The selection of certain river stones and their arrangement transforms these patterns into symbols, in form of Latin letters. This is how words and sentences are created when stones are in the right position next to each other. Language and communication arise and their signs become a supplement to what is already there.

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Unique Properties

Quirinus observes and identifies the unique artistic potential of natural materials. He rearranges stones and puts them into a new context, a new destiny. Their substance gains a new expression witch becomes a supplement of the original. What differs from other artists is that for him it is not the handicraft that is in the foreground, but the way you look at things.

Production Technology

Found stones communicate with the viewer of this work. The presentation of the stone alphabet consists of two parts. Firstly, the stone alphabet is presented in a glass showcase. As discussed with the Support, there is the possibility to use the showcase from the event. Secondly, an iPad stands in front of the glass showcase and shows a short movie in a loop (See the uploaded video.) A supplement to the Alphabet is the work, stone on head. Wild and fearful, but calm in this constellation. An extraordinary question that arises when the gaze meets his eye socket: Hello, who are you?

Design Challenge

The hardest part of stone work has always been not to lose confidence to find the last letter for completion. The stone collection includes all upper and lower case letters, all numbers and characters. A search that was necessary to implement the idea of ​​realizing a stone typewriter. A contribution on the subject of communication between nature and culture.

Project Duration

Quirinus started exploring stones in 2006 and he is still doing so. In June 2019 he exhibited at arts laboratory Malamegi Lab 12 in Milan. In August 2019 he exhibited his project at Swiss Art Expo in Zürich. In 2020 he exhibited at Schützenlaube in Visp. The original stones with letters and faces were so far never exposed to an audience.

Operation Flow

One of the most impressive works by Andre Quirinus Zurbriggen is the stone alphabet. This work is an experiment in communication and is not only used for writing and exchanging stone messages over the internet. His work is also intended to remind the viewer to look at nature with open eyes in order to see things in a new way. Found objects also reveal information about a past that is not yet complete, but can be rediscovered at any time.

Research

The artistic works revolve around belief, the act of seeing and the gaze. He views art less than the production of something new, but more as an appreciation of the existing, which is not yet consciously noticed. In his view, conscious appreciation means realizing that something is looking at us, even though it is just a small stone. If picked up, it is a stone. If put down, it becomes a sign and, last but not least, word and language. But how is it possible to share this experience with other people? Quirinus released a stone typewriter and published it on his website.

Inspiration

The inspiration is based on a five-year trip around the world. In Indonesia Quirinus lived with indigenous people and was allowed to participate in ritual practices. There he learned to deal with found objects. Objects are not just dead, they come with a little attention to life, even if it's just a small stone. After his return he implemented his experience with natural stones. Quirinus wanted to test if it is possible to find what he believed in and what he is looking for. In the end, he went far and asked himself: Is the stone looking for me?

Image Credits

Image #1: Photogrpher and Creator Andre Quirinus Zurbriggen, The Stone Alphabet, 2017. Image #2: Photogrpher and Creator Andre Quirinus Zurbriggen, Game by the stream, 2021. Image #3: Photogrpher and Creator Andre Quirinus Zurbriggen, The Alphabet with stone greetings on an iPad, 2021. Image #4: Photogrpher and Creator Andre Quirinus Zurbriggen, Stone on Head, 2020. Image #5: Photogrpher and Creator Andre Quirinus Zurbriggen, Game by the stream, 2018. Videokredite: Creator Andre Quirinus Zurbriggen, Stone Greetings, 2021.

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Erganzung des Originals Art has been a Silver winner in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

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Andre Quirinus Zurbriggen was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Erganzung des Originals Art.

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