Biography
Deppierraz’ work derives from his interest in dualities, the balance of opposite forces and structural systems. In the initial process of creation, the underlying idea behind his works can often be found within the realms of physical or optical laws and phenomena, such as gravity, the weight of bodies and their relation in space and time or frequencies created by optical effects. From there he develops his artworks that range from printings and drawings to sculptural works and large scale installations, each one describing a carefully conceived system distinguished by the tension between static harmony and energetic force.
The allegory of the suspension of time, the moment before the collapse kept frozen, are significant aspects in his sculptural and installational works. Structures, seemingly held by air, appear to overcome gravitational forces. When walking around them, these works change their geometry constantly, alluding to another aspect of Deppierraz’ work: the play with optical effects and confusion of perception, which can also be found in his drawings and prints.
There is a clear reminiscence to predecessors from minimal or conceptual at in the work of Simon Deppierraz. Yet, all his works keep a little more of soul and feeling with them. In their particular composition, structure or graphism, the works seem to recall the frequency of a musical piece, each single work becoming a track of it’s own, with a distinct rhythm and musical colour.
Apart from the scientific aspects he deals with, Deppierraz manages to transfer his works into playful, melodic and poetic metaphors of what life is: a careful balance of opposite forces and strengths.
Sebastian Scheeman
