Switzerland

Artist: Andreas Jordi

* 10th October 1961 in Zug/Switzerland

1991 Beginning of painting

Exhibitions in Ascona, Barcelona, Berlin, Bremgarten, Geneva, Gossau, Horw, Littau, Munich, London, Lucerne, Weggis, Zurich, Zug, New York

Interpretation

For me, it was important to craft a truly "Swiss bear". Hence the Swiss flag on its stomach. The mountain - the Matterhorn - is known as the mountain of all mountains! Additionally, 2002 is appropriately called the 'year of the mountains'. The colour blue symbolizes water, which is plentiful in Switzerland. Fir-trees can be seen on the head and hands: Switzerland's nature is very important to me and I do my part to make sure that this nature does not get destroyed. I painted a spine on the back, symbolizing a strong, vital Switzerland.

Also important, the viewer should get the idea that this is a "Jordi-Bear". He is supposed to be dynamic, emotional and expressive. I didn't just want to put some paint on a bear, but create a picture out of the bear!

Andreas Jordi

Sponsor: UBS AG, Zürich