Roman Signer Discusses Risk, Energy, and Family Dynamics in Interview
While enjoying a vacation in Poland, 81-year-old Roman Signer shares insights about his artistic endeavors in an interview. His creative process involves experimenting with various objects such as rockets and balloons, emphasizing themes of energy and movement. His daughter, Barbara, aids in translation, highlighting their natural collaboration. Signer’s studio is situated within his family home in Switzerland, merging his professional and personal life. He embarked on his artistic journey at the age of 32 and held his first exhibition at 35. Nature serves as his studio, especially 'The End of the World' near Kurhaus Weissbad. Notable risky works include walking on ice in 1985 and being buried in barrels in 1997. A solo exhibition is currently displayed at Galerie Martin Janda in Vienna until 18 April.
Key facts
- Roman Signer is 81 years old
- He began his art career at age 32 after working as a technical draughtsman
- His first exhibition was at age 35
- He maintains a studio in Appenzell, Switzerland called 'The End of the World'
- His daughter Barbara assists with translation and organization
- Signer's work focuses on energy, movement, and simple experiments
- He has created dangerous works involving ice, fire, and burial
- A solo exhibition is on view at Galerie Martin Janda, Vienna through 18 April
Entities
Artists
- Roman Signer
- Barbara Signer
- Aleksandra Signer
- Andrea Zittel
- Cees Nooteboom
- Vladimir Nabokov
- Boris Pasternak
- Ingmar Bergman
- Ross Simonini
Institutions
- Galerie Martin Janda
- ArtReview
Locations
- Poland
- Switzerland
- Appenzell
- Vienna
- Austria
- California
- United States
- New York
- Venice
- Italy
- Kurhaus Weissbad