Description: Composition. 1963. Paint on metal. 90 x 90 cm. Dated and signed on the reverse with black pen: J. Baier 660/3/63. Verso with signed and dated studio label Jean Baier, gallery and collection labels: Galerie Palette, Genève, Ausstellung 9. Mai bis 4. Juni 1964. Collection Lambert. At the edge framing metal strips. Geometrically abstract compositions are characteristic of the work of Jean Baier. The work on metal shows the enthusiasm of the skilled mechanic for the aesthetics of industrial production. With the spray gun he designed metal sheets and synthetic materials. A reduced coloration to a few tones is characteristic of his work, as well as a clear rather strict composition and the emphasis on linear elements. Many of his works have been created for public sector clients and large companies, such as for the University of St. Gallen, the Swiss Embassy in Brasilia or the pharmaceutical company Novartis.
Artist or Maker: Jean Baier, (1932-1999)
Date: 1963
Condition Report: Condition Report available on request
Literature: Jean Baier (1932-1999). Expressiv konkret. Jens Neubert (Hg.). Stuttgart 2014 (allgemein).