The essence of nature, distilled into undulating sculpture and rhythmic abstraction.
Claudia Comte’s nature-inspired practice offers a contemporary twist on modernist forms. The works are typically presented as large-scale installations and murals, and also span painting, sculpture and assemblage. To create her signature wood sculptures she begins by carving with a chainsaw, before then sanding and finishing the surface. 3D scanning and digital rendering are also used to experiment with compositions, and — for site-specific works — she creates detailed floor plans to carefully consider the architectural surroundings. With their stark monochrome colour palettes, hard-edged patt...
Bio
Swiss artist Claudia Comte was born in 1983 in Lausanne, and has since relocated to the outskirts of Basel.
Career
Comte has embarked on a globe-trotting series of residencies to enrich and progress her practice, including Swiss XXX in South Africa, The Institute of Plant and Animal Ecology in Russia and TBA21-Academy in New Zealand.
Collections
An original work by the artist was acquired by New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), one of the world's most prestigious art institutions, for their permanent collection.