The Art of ZC CULTURE - ENTERTAINMENT - LIFESTYLE
C R E AT I V I T Y & I N S P I R AT I O N D E C E M B E R / JA N UA RY
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CONTENTS
CREATIVITY & INSPIRATION
INTERVIEW 4 Patricia Seidl
Love and Faith in Music
ART
6 Love Color
The Collector`s Corner
8 Federico Herrero Mural Spectrum
10 Nina Capek
Travelling in Dreams
12 Gilda Oliver
Butterflies symphony
14 Dan Shaw-Town Blink in Ink
INFLUENTIAL WOMAN TALK 16 Melanie Thiel
BU L L ETIN
20 by Na oko Fel de r-Kuz u
TRAVEL
22 H么tel Majestic Barri猫re Cannes
FASHION
24 Lela Scherrer
28 FILMS
30 SOCIETY
SPECIAL EVENT
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EDITORIAL
Dear ZC readers, Zurichsee Connections is an international platform for women in Switzerland. We believe creative people deserve press recognition and ‘The Art of ZC’ delivers exactly that. So here we come with our 3rd edition with new contents and inspiring ideas. Not only the world of Arts but Culture, Entertainment, Fashion, Travel, Lifestyle and much more! Every two months we will present artists who got our attention and left us with a willingness to know more about themselves. In this issue, a female pianist took us to a Cinderella world. A private collector showed us that art knowledge is timeless and effortless when you do it with passion. Some picks from our past exhibitions brought back memories of our happy days last June in Basel. We also wanted to present the variety of good films to watch during autumn in Zurich. And finally, a choice of travel destinations as a perfect get-away. The 5 senses magazine is taking shape and we love it!! Enjoy! Maria Flames
EDITORIAL
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Love and Faith in Music
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ith her extensive repertoire and sensitive passion for music and improvisation, the 37 years old pianist and singer Patricia Seidl creates a warm and exclusive atmosphere at aperos, dinner parties, weddings, galas and corporate events. As an experienced musician, she plays every style of music, from classic and jazz standards to pop ballades and blues creating an exceptional listening experience. While studying, Patricia played on events with 4000 expectators as a classical pianist. She was also a winner of the „Jugend Musiziert“ competition in Germany. As a pianist and singer, she performed in restaurants, bars and hotels such as „The Dolder Grand Hotel Zurich“, „Terrasse Restaurant & Bar Zurich“, „George Bar & Grill“, at Galas like „Presseball 2015“ (Kongresshaus Zurich), „Kispiball 2014 and 2015“ (Baur au Lac Hotel Zurich) and „Unternehmerball 2015“ (The Dolder Grand Hotel) as well as on corporate events like e.g. in the Private Member Club "Cercle de l`Union Interalliée" in Paris. Patricia concentrates in composing her own music and likes to collaborate with other musicians in the jazz and pop business. The artist lived in Munich, Paris and London before moving to Zurich 8 years ago.
What do you enjoy most about being a musician?
Where do you like performing? I love performing at special occasions such as corporate events, launch of new products, birthday or christmas parties, weddings, vernissages, galas and charity events. But I also enjoy playing in restaurants, bars, golfclubs or hotels. Meeting new people and networking, that makes it always memorable and adventurous. I am open for everything new as long as it fits to my style of music.
Bringing emotions to people and feeling how they react or relax. Touching them in their heart and soul. Our world is so stressful, but it also needs timeouts for people to relax, to stand still and to rethink. Music is the language of human being without barriers, music connects, music is therapy. I can feel it when I see people around me while performing, specially kids. Sometimes they are enchanted and look at me as if I was a princess. I hope my own daughter will also value music as I do. It`s a big part of our family life and enriches us a lot. I also enjoy passion and enthusiasm, conscious of my inner endless creative source, feeling free in my mind. You always look so glamorous and classy, is image of a musician as important as performance? Yes, of course. The whole „package“ of an artist is important, not only the quality of the performance but also the look and behavior are very important. Like a product you want to offer, it needs to be sellable from the outside (packaging) as well as from the inside (quality). And the image is, what an artist makes so special, when it comes to collaboration with companies as a testimonial or brand ambassador for advertising reasons. A strong personality and a professional character are the keys of a successful partnership as well as the accomplishment itself as a musician / artist. Sitting at the piano or on stage is also a perfect place to express my personality with fashion: classy, sometimes a litte extraordinary, I love big glam dresses as well as leather trousers with high heels, but it always has to be a little bit sexy. www.patricia-seidl.com
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LOVE COLOR The Collector‘s Corner
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rban, young and spontaneous, these are the words that come to our minds when we think of Graffiti. Born as a rebellious movement of the early 70‘s in the neighbourhoods of North Manhattan, Bronx and Brooklyn, graffiti came out as new written self-expression for the emerging artists. Some years later, the same force and creative power came to Europe to constitute Graffiti as a world phenomenon. These days, graffiti has entered the life of art galleries, museums and private collectors. A small hint of a marvellous private collection for delight of graffiti lovers.
Koor, The lighting generator, 1990 Spray paint canvas 210x198, marjan.johnmeijer@gmail.com
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Futura 2000,Rose Garden Spray paint on canvas 175x 126, 1990.
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Federico Herrero MUR AL SPECTRUM
This Costa Rican neorealist artist creates an architecture space that immerses the viewers in a multicolour mural paint. Either canvas or walls, the paper cuts seen from the distance give an alter perception.
Letter soup 2015 Acrylic and oil on canvas 220 x 200 cm
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Modernist landscape
Courtesy of
Acrylic Oil on canvas
Galeria Luisa Strina
182 x 163 cm
www.galerialuisastrina.com.br
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Nina Capek Capek combines fantastic realism with greek mythology. In a world of surreal figures magically combined you find motifs in a painting that don‘t belong together however are acceptable in a turmoil of human coexistence. Cosmic dreams, old testament fables, apocaliptic visions are present in every colourful way.
The Bearable Lightness of Being, 2009 GrĂźnes Sofa, 2007 90x110cm The dream, 2007 capek.nina@gmail.com
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BUTTERFLIES SYMPHONY Gilda Olvier GILDA OLIVER Clay artist, ceramicist, sculptor and painter. Oliver incorporates different styles, techniques and elements in her lay artist, sculptor and painter. Oliver incorporamosaic murals and ceramicist, types of abstracts. tesculture different styles, and elements in her mosaic Her multi approach is atechniques result of creating and for a pur-Her multi culture approach is a remurals with and passion types of abstracts. pose.
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sult of creating with passion and for a purpose.
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Purple Quilt Butterfly
Gitoli716@gmail.com
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Dreaming Dangerously, 2015 Graphite, enamel , printing ink , plaster, heat transfer on aluminum.229x214cm
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Dan Shaw Town Blink in Ink
Untitled, 2014 Graphite, enamel, printing ink, plaster, heat transfer on aluminium. 229x214 cm
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culptor or Painter? concerned about creating a unified surface in the making, creating, erasing and changing materials like hardware on Econolite, graphite, screenpainting ink, spray enamel or newspaper ink. The steel bars create an illusionary space with newsprints ironed on an aluminium substrate where the image in not on the surface but in the background as an abstract representation. Untitled, 2013 enamel , acrylic and paper, ink on economize, steel frame, bars and fixings.304.80x184.15cm Courtesy: www.maisterravalbuena.com
INFLUENTIAL WOMAN TALK
Melanie Thiel Sales & Marketing Director of Andermatt Realty in The Chedi Residences Andermatt
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elanie Thiel was born 1971 in north-western Germany where she also went to school. From 1990 on she spent 2 years in France working at different locations in the fields of tourism, event and real estate. The following 8 years she has explored the tourism and hospitality industry with focus on sales and marketing. After this extensive experience, including a large travel agency, an international tour operator and a global hotel chain, she changed business and started working in real estate sales – in Germany and internationally. Since early 2011 she lives in Switzerland and has fulfilled different tasks around the Andermatt resort project. In 2013 she joined Andermatt Realty for sales and marketing of The Chedi Residences Andermatt.
first interview and get to know his vision deeply impressed me – and I am proud to contribute my own little share in the success story of Andermatt. What is Andermatt Realty?
So tell us Melanie, what brought you to Andermatt? The call of a headhunter at end of 2010 helped to bring the best of two worlds together: of my private life – as my partner already lived in Switzerland, because I love the mountains and I am addicted to ski; of my professional life – as I can use my expertise from tourism/ hospitality and real estate. Both together are ideal for promoting the amazing Andermatt project. Meeting Samih Sawiris at my
Andermatt Realty is a real estate brokerage firm specialized in the sale of The Chedi Residences Andermatt and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Swiss Finance and Property, an alternative investment and advisory firm based in Zurich. The Chedi Andermatt is one of Switzerland’s most talked about real estate projects in recent times. The contem-porary 5-star luxury hotel and apartment development, set in the natural beauty of the Swiss Alps, comprises 50 hotel rooms and 119 residences for sale. Why these exclusive serviced apartments are so special? Created by award-winning architect Jean-Michel Gathy, The Chedi Residences Andermatt are impeccably presented and completely furnished,
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combining the traditionally alpine with contemporary design. The Residences are an integral part of the The Chedi hotel and owners enjoy numerous benefits, such as hotel-services, the membership to the private 2’400 m² spa, the playing right for the 18-hole championship golf course in Andermatt, covered valet parking and discounts on food, beverage and spa treatments. With all of the services and amenities proposed, ownership at The Chedi offers a true “privilege of ease” – nothing to worry about your home in the Alps and simply enjoy yourself and the other interesting people in this amazing place.
What does this Andermatt ski resort offer that distinguishes from the others? First of all, Andermatt is not only a ski resort. The Chedi Andermatt is open 365 days and the authentic village of Andermatt is a year-round destination offering a broad choice of activities throughout every season. It’s located on 1’444 m of altitude and in winter it is one of the most snow-se-
cure spots in the Alps. The ski area goes as high as 3’000 m and the Gemsstock mountain has everything a sportive skier or freerider may dream of. Nätschen, Gütsch and Sedrun offer a good mix for all skier levels. Currently over CHF 100 Mio are invested in the ski area for an upgrade, modernization and a direct connection between Andermatt and Sedrun. Guests and owners at The Chedi benefit from a ski-in/ski-out situation as soon as the new gondola is built in 2016. The ski-arena Andermatt Sedrun will become one of the most modern ski areas in Switzerland over the next years! Andermatt itself is very easy to reach, having the motorway as close as 6 km from the village. From Zürich you need by car only 1.15 h to 1.30 h. Additionally access by train is also very easy. What do you like doing in your spare time? Sport is my favorite – you may find me on the Andermatt golf course or on skis at the Gemsstock. Since spending most of my time in the mountains, I also discovered hiking and climbing for me. After work, the amazing fitness at The Chedi is a great spot to get the “head free”. After many years of pause, I recently started again playing the piano. Besi-
des that I love cooking and meeting with friends.
Which is your favorite holiday city destination? I am less of a city traveler – but recently Hong Kong was a great experience. In Europe I like visiting for example Lisbon, London and Vienna. What can‘t you live without? My friends and the mountains. What would we find in your fridge? Always champagne – the next opportunity to enjoy a “Cüpli” never is far away. Besides that I love Swiss specialties such as cheese and dried meat. Fresh items are always seasonal vegetables and salad. And finally, what item identifies you? I am and always was crazy about foulards – I love wearing colorful silk foulards with nearly any outfit.
www.andermattrealty.ch
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Bu l l e ti n
B Y NAOKO F E LDER - KU ZU
R ai sing Aw aren ess
B Corps - the accelerating global movement of people using business as a force for good One of the most powerful and exciting global movements today is B Corp or B Corporation.
Background: This movement started in the USA in 2006 and there it has changed laws in 31 states where now there is a legal format for Benefit Corporations. In 2012, Sistema B launched in South America and last year B Lab Europe was founded to start providing the certi-
What is a B Corp? A B Corp is a for-profit business that has social
fications. This spring B Lab Europe announced the 60 founding Eu-
and/or environmental outcomes as part of their mission and that has
ropean B Corps. In September B Lab UK announced its 62 founding
received certification to that effect. B Corps are redefining success in
B Corps. In Switzerland, there are currently 11 Certified B Corps;
business by committing to serve to both society and the sharehol-
Abhati, Montagne Alternative, Heidi.com, NEUW Ventures SA,
ders. B Corps voluntarily take into their core of their business high
CODETHIC, Loyco, Impact Hub Geneva, Globalance Bank, BSD
standards for good governance, transparency, accountability, social
Consulting, Opaline and Causedirect, while many more are in the
and environmental responsibility, thus benefitting all stakeholders.
pipeline.
These companies compete to be not only the best in the world but also best for the world. B Corporation is for business what Fair Trade is for coffee; this certification provided by B Lab. Certification helps companies to be better businesses and more sustainable companies. Today, in order to thrive, all businesses have to highlight their commitment to the public as socially and environmentally responsible organizations. How can consumers differentiate between those that are truly committed and those companies that use it as a marketing tool? The B Corp certification helps consumers to identify the real change-makers and assists investors in making both money and a difference. Some examples: an eyewear company (Warby Parker) that disrupted the industry and serves the poor by using the buy one- give one model: an online bookseller (Better World Books) that recycles used books and funds local libraries and global literacy, an outdoor apparel company (Patagonia) that stewards the environment, an ice cream company (Ben & Jerry’s) that maintains its mission after it has been sold to a large company (Unilever). There are over 1450 Certified B Corporations globally in 42 countries and 130 industries and it is growing by the day. Although many of these corporations are small or mid-sized, there are larger companies joining this movement such as Natura Brasil, Triodos Bank, Etsy, and Kickstarter.
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How do companies become certified?
The executives and board members of companies are obliged
1) By taking the B Impact Assessment, which is free to use,
to stick to their mandates in serving the best for the sharehol-
and earning a minimum score of 80 out of 200 points.
ders. They can’t risk to be ousted for doing good for society or
2) Incorporating the stakeholder objectives in the company’s
the environment since their main focus is to look after the
constitution 3) Making it official by signing the Declaration
bottom line of the business.
of Interdependence.
The B Corp movement provides a promising alternative that
What does the B Impact Assesment measure? It measures
can move the needle as it offers a concrete, market-based and
what matters the most, the ability of a business to not only
scalable solution. The C-Suite, executives, board members will
generate returns, but also to create value for its customers, em-
have the official mandate to serve to all stakeholders (commu-
ployees, community, and the environment. So the survey co-
nity, employees, and shareholders). Change is coming!
vers 5 sectors: Governance (accountability & transparency) Workers (job growth, compensation, work environment), Community (suppliers, local, diversity, charity), Environment (energy use, facilities, supply chain, manufacturing) and Business Models (services, products, value chain). Why become a B Corp? There are many compelling reasons
Tempted to become a B Corp? just join us !
for companies to go for certification: to lead a movement, be differentiated from pretenders, pass legislation, attract investors, benchmark performance, generate press, save money and access services, attract and engage talent (recent studies show that millennials want work that connects to a larger purpose),
The author : Naoko works as an advisor in the intersection of money and meaning.
protect mission, participate in ad campaigns and partner with peers.
Author‘s disclaimer: I have joined the Advisory Board of B
Why am I so passionate about the B Corp movement: What
Lab Europe and I am promoting the B Corp certification to
keeps me going is the strong belief that we can do so much
companies in Switzerland that share the values of using busi-
better to solve the challenges that we face today if only we
ness as a force for good. I have sourced this article‘s content
could be more effective in the allocation of our resources (ca-
from the official website of B Corp www.bcorporation.net
pital, natural resources, human resources). In order for this to
and the publication of „change is coming“ from B Lab UK.
happen, the businesses which control massive resources must play an active role. The post WW2 capitalism that lead businesses to focus on maximizing profits and serveing solely their shareholders has been criticized but there has been no practical alternatives or tools to change radically the status quo.
www.bimpactassessment.net www.nfkconsulting.com www.bcorporation.net/what-are-b-corps/the-b-corp-declaration
Travel Lacroisette H么tel Majestic Barri猫re Cannes
Cannes is a beautiful town in the South of France, on the Riviera. Cannes is much more than just the film festival. It is always a premium destination for beautiful vacations by the Mediterranean sea.
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The Majestic hotel opened in 1926, under Lucien Barriere Group ownership who still owns the palace today. Special offers from November 2015 until March 2016. www.lucienbarriere.com
Fashion
PURE INSPIRATION Lela Scherrer
Swiss born fashion designer Lela Scherrer opened her studio in Antwerp/Basel in 2002. Her personal creative vision has given her many national and international awards. Work collaborations with Dries van Noten, Elle, Modissa, Walter van Bereindonck and Wim Neels have nourished her talents and design dreams.
Spontaneous and always amicable, Lela Scherrer's women wear collections are clean and characterised by a tailor-made elegant approach. Her simple lines evolve from pure minimalist sophistication. Highest standars of quality and design are commissioned to the 'Basel-base' fashion expertise.
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Linen, soft colours with silk and widen wool combinations.
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Scherrer‘s iinspiration comes from the material, translated into garments with garments with reference to the classic styles like the sweater, the evase skirt and the caban.
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These soft and femenine designe with menswear influences supporting your cocooning moments in the cold season, in the office, at home or going out. www.lelascherrer.com
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Films BURNT
Comedy, Drama. Directed by John Wells with Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller. Adam Jones (Bradley Cooper) is a Chef who returns to London after destroying his career with drugs and big egos. Gaining three Michelin stars will keep him going.
LOLO Comedy. Directed by Julie Delpy. With Julie Deply and Dany Boon. Violette is a 4o year old workaholic working in the fashion industry goes to a spa retreat and falls for Jean-Rene, a provincial computer geek.
KILL YOUR FRIENDS Thriller. Directed by Owen Harris with Nicholas Hoult and Craig Roberts. Stelfox ( Nicholas Hoult) is a A&R rep who literally kills his way to get to the top of the recording label where he works.
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SICARIO Action, Drama. Directed by Dennis Villeneuve with Emily blunt, Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro. Kate Mercer ( Emily Blunt) is an idealistic FBI agent elected to air in a government task force against drugs at the border area between US and Mexico.
LEGEND Biography, Crime, Thriller. Directed by Brian Helgeland with Tom Hardy and Emily Browning. The story of identical twin gangsters Reggie and Ronnie Kray, the most notorious criminals in British history.
TRUMAN Comedy, Drama. Directed by Cesc Gay with Ricardo Darín and Javier Cámara. Tomás returns to Madrid to visit his best friend Julián ( Ricardo Darín) who refuses to continue with his chemotherapy treatment.
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THE HUNGER GAMES MOCKINGJAY
Adventure, Sci-Fi. Directed by Francis Lawrence with Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and Woody Harrelson. Katniss Everdeen ( Jennifer Lawrence) and District 13 start a revolution against the autocratic Capitol.
THE LITTLE PRINCE
Animation, Fantasy. Directed by Mark Osborne with Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, Benicio del Toro and James Franco. A pilot crashes in the dessert and meets a boy from a different planet.
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SOCIETY SPECIAL EVENTS
Enno, Celeste and Michèle van der Graaf.
Cécile Dünner, Danniel Saner and Maria Flames.
COCKTAIL&FILMS
Maria Rachinskaya and Alexandra Sowa.
Spectre is the 24th James Bond film. It features Daniel Craig in his fourth performance as James Bond and Christoph Waltz as Ernst Stavro Blofeld. It was directed by Sam Mendes as his second James Bond film following Skyfall. Written by John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Jez Butterworth.It is tied with Pirates of the Caribbean as the second most expensive film ever made with a budget of 300 million $.
Angy Mazrekaj, Marina Sturm and Helen Leudtke.
Susana Brühlmann and Marianne Stecker. Daniela Capitanio and Raffaela Vanini
Cynthia Wolfensberger with her daughter.
Daniela Hagen, Ronit Ziswiler
Ingeborg Oudmaijer-van Camp, Maria Flames and Elena Kupreeva.