Rebekka Steiger's 'Horsehair takes a long time to burn' at Galerie Urs Meile
Galerie Urs Meile is about to present a solo show titled 'Horsehair takes a long time to burn,' featuring the work of Swiss artist Rebekka Steiger, born in 1993 in Zurich. This exhibition comes after her seven-month stay in Beijing, which concluded in March. It will showcase a series of new paintings along with six photographs that are being revealed for the first time. Steiger's artwork delves into themes like animals, landscapes, memory, and mortality, evoking strong emotions. Her interest in Chinese culture began during her initial residency in 2018. In her recent pieces, the horse, a key symbol, becomes especially relevant with the start of the Year of the Fire Horse in February. The exhibition opens at Galerie Urs Meile in Beijing.
Key facts
- Rebekka Steiger is a Swiss artist born in 1993 in Zurich.
- The exhibition is titled 'Horsehair takes a long time to burn'.
- It is a solo exhibition at Galerie Urs Meile.
- The exhibition follows a seven-month residency in Beijing that ended in March.
- It includes new paintings and, for the first time, six photographs.
- Steiger's inspiration from China began with her first residency there in 2018.
- The Year of the Fire Horse began in February, influencing the new works.
- The horse is a recurring figure in Steiger's practice.
Entities
Artists
- Rebekka Steiger
Institutions
- Galerie Urs Meile
Locations
- Beijing
- China
- Zurich
- Switzerland