Artist
Claude Bühler
Resistant Tales
With an alchemical touch, Piaget seeks to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, to breathe life into the intangible, and to capture the fleeting essence of life itself. His lens becomes a bridge between dreams and reality, beckoning viewers to question what is truly there. In selecting Piaget for our talent programme, we recognize his unique position at the intersection of humanity and technology, dreams and reality. His art invites us to reexamine our digital existence and savour the fragile instants that often slip through the crevices of our fast-paced lives.
Thi My Lien Nguyen’s artistic practice delves deep into the complexities of belonging, diasporic realities, and post-migrant stories, transcending geographical boundaries and fostering a profound understanding of human identity. Her approach expands beyond traditional photography, incorporating multimedia elements, community-based work, and immersive installations to create a multisensory experience for viewers. This evolution of her practice promises to deepen our emotional connection and understanding of the complex themes she explores.
Bühler's artistic narrative trascends the traditional realms of art, merging her roles as artist, photographer and sound researcher. Emphasising the creative process over the final product, Bühler's approach to photography and music is both exploratory and deeply personal, involving intense research and engagement with the subject. Rooted in a desire to dismantle rigid structures her art transcends mere visual experience, becoming a catalyst for personal and sociatel change and inviting viewers to engage in a dialogue.
Gollin's work is characterised by a keen sensitivity to history and narrative layers, often involving meticulously collecting material - photographs, video, interviews, texts, objects - which she assembles into thought-provoking narratives. Her use of analogue techniques like scanning, printing, cutting and collaging creates multilayered works that are visually striking and content-rich. Her work invites viewers on a journey through time, exploring our shared history's mystical origins and reflecting on narrative power in shaping our world understanding.