Godi Hirschi
Landis & Gyr Stiftung Residency
1989
Godi Hirschi was a Swiss painter, graphic artist and teacher. Godi’s practice was characterised by his work with artists and sculptors in the design of sacred spaces. His painting and graphics were initially indicated by symbols and later turned into restrained fields of colour. The colour elements and surfaces extended over entire wall surfaces, offering the viewer meditative moods without a direct allusion to a specific topic.
Godi has shown work at the Kunstmuseum Lucerne (1977); Benzeholz Meggen municipal gallery (1992); Galerie Agathe Nisple St. Gallen (1992); and Kornschütte Town Hall, Lucerne (1992).
Landis & Gyr Stiftung, Switzerland
The Landis & Gyr foundation awards studio scholarships to Swiss artists and cultural professionals in London, Budapest, Sofia and Zug. Its London-based residency partnership with Acme was established in 1987, and provides six month long work/live opportunities for ten Swiss artists per year. Artists are selected for the programme directly by Landis & Gyr Stiftung and must demonstrate a track record of achievement in their field. Over two hundred visual artists, curators, writers, musicians and composers have benefitted from the programme. Residencies are based in Stepney, E1 and are available to Swiss residents only
For more information visit lg-stiftung.ch.
