Yves Scherer
*b. 1987 in Solothurn, CH
Yves Scherer presents pictorial and multi-material interventions on Japanese Tatami mats that are burnt, sliced, painted, or otherwise altered. Scherer often uses tatami mats as part of his works—a reference to the artist’s own living habits and everyday objects used in Arte Povera.
Yves Scherer Sirens (Chain), 2014 Tatami mat, wood, marker pencil, artificial flower, chain, make-up, latex and acrylic glass 195 x 80 x 10 cm
Yves Scherer Sirens (Mermaid A), 2015 Tatami mat, wood, acrylic paint, jewels, scarf, permanent marker and acrylic glass 200 x 80 x 10 cm
Yves Scherer Sirens (Ride), 2016 Tatami mat, wood, acrylic paint, t-shirt, fabric, artificial flower and acrylic glass 200 x 80 x 10 cm