*1991, lives and works in Geneva
cha.schaer@gmail.com
studio : Clos de la Fonderie 7, 1227 Carouge
To think of space as a system. Taking into account a given place leads to reflection and questioning of its specific characteristics. Its history, its forms and its layout become data, which organise it and allow it to be classified. Once tamed, the space is made visible, ordered and synthesised. The objects that inhabit it, whether manufactured or machined, are inserted into the mesh, in harmony or breaking with the system.
The object of study is probed, then reduced to its simplest plastic expression. This formal work is part of an approach aimed at creating a logical process, whose combinations induce a serial aesthetic. Thus, the finished object and its elaboration are linked, through the relationship between a singular element and its whole.
Solo exhibitions
| 2024 | Commissioned work in public space, Hameau du vieux Fossard, Geneva (upcoming) |
| 2020 | Espaces témoins, Andata Ritorno gallery, Geneva |
| 2019 | Point O, Salle Crosnier, Geneva |
| 2018 | Autonomie, Zabriskie Point, Geneva |
Group exhibitions
| 2024 | Ephémère & durable, Bords de l’Aire, Geneva (upcoming) |
| 2023 | Love Stories (double trouble), Espace 3353, Geneva 5th edition, BIG – Geneva Biennal of Art Spaces Aux Abris X sabl, Former civil protection shelter of the railway station, Lausanne |
| 2022 | CLAIRE-VOIE, Espace Ruine, Geneva Atlas arboricole, Villa Bernasconi, Geneva |
| 2021 | Bourses BLCG of the city of Geneva, Centre d’Art Contemporain, Geneva I LOVE #ArtisteDici, la vraie vie, Geneva Exercice de Parade, Les Halles, Porrentruy Mille vues du Salève c’est possible, dit « la Mouche », Duplex, Geneva HyperOtlet – Le document dans tous ses états, Maison des Sciences de l’Homme Paris Nord, Paris |
| 2020 | Jungkunst, Halle 53, Winterthur |
| 2019 | ETC…, Atelier du Nord gallery, Sion Beauty & Rooms, Palp Festival, Sion |
| 2018 | Bourses Déliées, Halle nord, Geneva Portmanteau Rotary Plate, Halle nord – Capsule 2.49, Genève Proxy Paradise, LiveInYourHead and Artgenève, Geneva |
| 2017 | Le Musée des Erreurs à La Boîte, La Boîte 31, Paris |
| 2015 | Invitée, Christopher Gerber gallery, Lausanne |
| 2014 | Bivouac, Villa du Parc, Annemasse Homes to sell, 121 Highland Avenue, Marfa Annexie épisode 04 : Prohibition Juice, Espace Libre, Bienne |
| 2013 | Dépôt de Dérive, Projektraum Bethanien, Berlin |
| 2012 | Titres Provisoires, Minoterie Rodynam, Orbe |
| 2011 | Ailleurs et Autrement, LiveInYourHead, Geneva |
Interventions and publications
| 2024 | Vues prises à Romme, publication (co-author), ed. Mix et HEAD–Genève (upcoming) |
| 2023 | Travailler le travail, conference (guest artist), HEAD construction option, Geneva (upcoming) |
| 2019 | 396/8, workshop (guest artist), Villa Arson, Nice |
| 2017 | Symposium-livre d’artiste, conference (guest artist), HEAD construction option, Geneva Oracles, publication (co-editorial conception), ed. Patrick Frey, Zürich |
Prices, grants and residencies
| 2023 | Nominated by FMAC for a commissioned work in public space (Vernets school) Wasted Time residency, Lisbon |
| 2022 | Selected for the publishing platform Documents d’artistes Genève Grant from the Canton of Geneva for artistic research |
| 2021 | Nominated by FCAC for a commissioned work in public space (Apollo park) Nominated for les Bourses BLCG of the city of Geneva Grant Commun for artistic research |
| 2019-2022 | Artists studio (Usine) of the FMAC |
| 2018 | Laureate (collectively) of the New Heads BNP Paribas Foundation Prize Nominated for the price Shizuko Yoshikawa Laureate of the FCAC Bourses Déliées |
Collections
| 2020 | Fonds municipal d’art contemporain (FMAC), Geneva Private collection, Winterthur |
| 2014-2018 | Library of art and archaeology (BAA), Geneva |
| 2018 | Fondation BNP Paribas, Geneva |
| 2015 | Private collection, Lausanne |
Professional experiences
| 2022 | Conservation internship Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Geneva |
| 2018-2022 | Teaching assistant for the typography, DTP and publishing workshop (teaching, supervision of publishing projects and organization of workshops) Printing and Publishing Pool, Geneva University of Art and Design |
| 2013-2018 | Technical assistant for the metal workshop (basic training in metal construction) Materials Pool, Geneva University of Art and Design |
Education
| in process | Master Information Sciences Geneva University of Gestion |
| 2015-2017 | Master of Fine Arts, work.master orientation (contemporary artistic practice) Geneva University of Art and Design, mention congratulations |
| 2014-2015 | Elementary Chinese language certificate Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
| 2011-2014 | Bachelor of Fine Arts, de/construction option (sculpture, installation, space) Geneva University of Art and Design, mention congratulations |