Artist Information:
Sylvia Buehler
Herisau,
Switzerland
Member Since: May 2006
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Artist Statement:
The career of artist Sylvia
Buehler
The Swiss artist is not easily
pigeon-holed. Her skill, which
has grown and developed over
the years, is seen in a wide
variety of techniques and
objects in acrylic, oil,
gouache, pastel and silk
painting, as well as in
textiles and sculptures.
In many respects, the artistic
career of the 42-year old from
East Switzerland is unusual.
It began in 1986, when Sylvia
Buehler modelled true-to-life
figures with great attention
to detail. Their artistic
value was quickly recognised.
In 1994, her work was
acknowledged and honoured
internationally for the first
time when, as one of 650
participants from 13 European
countries, she won 1st prize
for her "Uhrenmacher"
(watch-maker). In 1996, more
of her dolls won silver and
bronze at “Eurodoll” in
Bregenz (Austria).
At one of her first painting
exhibitions in 1995 (silk
painting), the Swiss biscuit
manufacturer ARNI purchased
the painting “Appenzeller” to
put on tins that were sold to
the Far East (Japan). These
tins are now traded as rare
collector’s items.
Sylvia Buehler has lived and
worked for more than 20 years
in Herisau, in the canton of
Appenzell Outer-Rhodes. In
this time, ...
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The Swiss artist is not easily pigeon-holed. Her skill, which has grown and developed over the years, is seen in a wide variety of techniques and objects in acrylic, oil, gouache, pastel and silk painting, as well as in textiles and sculptures.
In many respects, the artistic career of the 42-year old from East Switzerland is unusual. It began in 1986, when Sylvia Buehler modelled true-to-life figures with great attention to detail. Their artistic value was quickly recognised. In 1994, her work was acknowledged and honoured internationally for the first ... |
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