Gugger Petter
Gugger Petter
When I arrived to Calif. in 1986, I saw how the California sun had sun-yellowed/patinated a stack of newspaper on a sunny deck, and I found this yellowing of material quite interesting. So from this point, I started to reflect on how I possibly could use this material. I found that by rolling the paper in tubes, I could create units, and manipulate them into 3D forms - creating both wall and floor sculptures. A couple of years later I started to construct 2D works by the use of a weaving technique. It all evolved quite fast, as I managed to control the material/newspaper, and transform it from a fragile to a strong material.
The most difficult thing working with newspaper is actually what makes this material most interesting to me. I have always been inspired by challenge, so when I decided to work with newspaper, it was in fact due to the limitations/difficulty this material presented - both in regard to color palette and fragility. My manipulation of the tubes makes my work very strong, and the color limitation is a challenge that inspires me for each work I create. If I one day no longer find newspaper challenging as a work-material, I would no longer work with it. But so far I am very inspired by newspaper, and furthermore I also love the information aspect and importance of newspaper. A long time ago, I learned the basic setup of tapestry
weaving. By experimenting with the material and technique, I was able to create a workable base for the construction of my newspaper works. I do not follow any rules for the craftsmanship of weaving, but instead I invent my own technique that works for me and my material.
All my works are original, from the selection and use of material to the construction/weaving of the material.
I find the informative aspect of newspaper quite important. Since each piece I create holds all the world/ local news of that particular time frame, it becomes an historic piece within itself. All artists date their oeuvre with great importance - reflecting their moment in time.
My works not only hold a date, they also represent an historic documentation of our lives. This information may not be of importance to the viewer, but for me each piece becomes a diary.
My work is most often based on an oversized image, where line between abstraction and representation of image is slightly blurred, and where surface, subject matter, color and content all convey tension between opposites. I think most people view my works as “weaving-paintings”. At first view my works are perceived as paintings, but with a closer look they recognize that the material is newspaper, and they are surprised.
-GUGGER
Dog with 3 People and Child, mixed media / newspaper, 62” x 45” $25,000.
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Please include title of artwork with your inquiry. Two Women in Conversation, mixed media / newspaper, 68” x 55” $19,000.
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Young Woman 1, mixed media / newspaper, 69” x 55” $25,000.
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Young Woman 3, mixed media / newspaper, 64” x 44” $22,000.
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of a Young Man 19, mixed media / newspaper, 39.5” x 29.5” $7,500.
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Portrait
Portrait 9, mixed media / newspaper, 40” x 27.5” $7,500.
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Female
Young Woman Portrait 3, mixed media / newspaper, 38” x 30” $7,500.
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Female Head/Ritratto #37, newspaper/mixed media, 7.25” x 5.5” $1,800.
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Female Head/Ritratto #35, newspaper/mixed media, 8” x 6.25” $1,800.
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