Redefining traditional ideas
published : 25 Dec 2020 at 04:00
1944 Prepared Dc-Motors, Mdf Panels 72 x 72 cm, Metal Discs Ø 8cm, 2020.
While looking for a sound maker, Jaeger-LeCoultre searched no further than Swiss artist Zimoun, known for his reverberating installations.
Throughout 2020, the long-established watchmaker has paid homage to its legacy of chiming timepieces and the sounds of nature in the Vallée de Joux in the Swiss Jura Mountains.
The year-long celebration under The Sound Maker theme is marked by Zimoun's new sound sculpture installation, which will be exhibited around the world, following its debut in China.
The Bern-based artist employs simple raw materials and repurposed industrial components to create complex and evocative tapestries of sound and movement that redefine traditional ideas of sculpture, space, and time.