Pierrette Favarger (1924 - 2015)

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Pierrette Favarger

Pierrette Favarger was a Swiss artist, renowned for her unique approach to ceramics and sculpture. Born in 1924, Favarger's work is distinguished by her refusal to use fire for baking her creations. This unusual technique allowed her to incorporate materials like textiles, feathers, fur, and even nails into her clay work, which could not withstand high temperatures. Her style, focusing on terracotta and the human figure, stood apart from contemporary trends, defying modern labels.

Throughout her career, Favarger participated in significant collective exhibitions, such as the one in Faenza in 1984, Zürich's Heimatwerk in 1986, and China in 1987. Additionally, her works were showcased in numerous solo exhibitions, including those at the Musée d'art et d'histoire de Neuchâtel in 1975 and 1999, and the Galerie Ditesheim in 1982 and 1990. Her distinctive work was again exhibited in 2020 at the Musée Ariana in the "Anatomie fragmentée" exhibition alongside pieces by Jean-Marie Borgeaud, Paul March, and Patriciu Mateescu.

Pierrette Favarger's career, marked by her innovative approach to ceramics, made a significant impact in the art world. Her works, which often challenged conventional ceramic techniques, are a testament to her creative spirit and technical mastery.

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Date and place of birt:9 november 1924, Vevey, Switzerland
Date and place of death:24 february 2015, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Ceramist, Graphic artist, Sculptor
Art style:Post War Art, Contemporary art
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