Maria Zgraggen
Landis & Gyr Stiftung Residency
1991
Maria Zgraggen is a Swiss artist living and working in Bürglen. Maria was born in the Canton of Uri, wher she continues to live in seclusion. Her paintings are inspired by the mythic landscapes and mystical traditions of this place.
Recent solo exhibitions include: Galerie Carla Renggli, Zug (2019); Eröffnungsausstellung, Galerie Kriens, Kriens (2017); The Wandering Eye, Kunstplattform Akku, Emmen (2016); Wieder Blau, Galerie Mäder, Basel (2015); Maria Zgraggen: Neue Arbeiten, Galerie Carla Renggli, Zug (2014); Maria Zgraggen: Colors, Galerie Mäder, Basel (2012).
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.
