Have you ever looked at a detail and felt that the world was about to open up before your eyes?
This is the magic conveyed by the works of Elisabeth Scherffig, an artist who transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, merging art, nature and architecture in a unique visual language.
THE WORKS OF ELISABETH SCHERFFIG
Elisabeth Scherffig’s work revolves around the meticulous observation of the world.
From her first ink on paper in the 1970s to her most recent monumental drawings, each work is an exploration of detail and the process of transformation.
Among his most iconic cycles are ‘Passepied’ and ‘Écossaise’, in which he combines three types of iron to create sequences that evoke rhythm and musical harmony. The influence of music is a constant in his work, combining sound and silence in a visual dialogue.
In his site drawings, Scherffig captures architecture in the making, transforming unfinished structures into metaphors of precariousness and change.
His most recent works, such as those in the ‘Vitrea’ cycle, explore the relationship between light, glass and transformation, recalling the history of art through references to masters such as Albrecht Dürer and Piero della Francesca.
With precise strokes and a narrative that rejects realism, his works invite us to question what we see and to discover new perspectives.
Elisabeth Scherffig: A Life Devoted to Art
Born in Germany, Scherffig began her artistic career in the 1970s, focusing on drawing as her main medium. Even as a child, she loved to draw houses without a facade, a symbolic gesture that revealed her desire to go beyond appearances.
Her musical training and her interest in philosophy and architecture have profoundly marked her work, making it a fusion of artistic intuition and intellectual reflection. Through his works, Scherffig explores themes such as memory, transformation and the interaction between man and nature, creating an unmistakable visual language.
Where to see Elisabeth Scherffig’s works
If you want to immerse yourself in Elisabeth Scherffig’s universe, do not miss the exhibition ‘Observatorium’, hosted at LABS Contemporary Art in Bologna from 18 January to 5 April 2025.
The exhibition includes a selection of twenty works covering a time span from the 1970s to the present day. It is not a simple chronological journey, but a dialogue between works that reveal the common threads of his artistic research.
The title Observatorium reflects both the artist’s contemplative attitude towards the world and an invitation to the viewer to carefully explore the depths of his works. Prepare yourself for a visual journey that will make you see the world in a new light.