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Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Raphael Hefti
The Alchemist of Industry Raphael Hefti stands as a singular figure in contemporary art, acting much like a modern-day alchemist or a pseudo-scientist peering into the transformative potential of the physical world. Born in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, his artistic journey is deeply rooted in a fascination with the hidden forces that govern matter. Before fully committing to the realm of fine art, Hefti completed an apprenticeship as an e
lectronics technician, a background that provides the technical scaffolding for his experimental practice. This unique foundation allows him to engage with industrial materials and manufacturing processes not merely as subjects, but as collaborators in a delicate dance between precision and unpredictability. His creative process is characterized by a profound engagement with the boundaries of technology and chemistry. Hefti often seek…
