bio
Born in Basle, Switzerland
Lives & works in Goldau and Steinen, SZ, Switzerland
My works are created on the base of photographs. In part, I incorporate different photographs and geometric elements into one picture, thus developing very complex works, analogous to the condensation that currently manifests itself everywhere in our lives, for example in the sensory overload, but also in the dense building development in the country and in towns or in the partly chaotic political situation in various countries. These works are printed on different media and shown either as an installation (also with light) or as single or multi-element pictures. Since the end of 2014, I have also been exhibiting my photographs as lightly edited works. Here again, the multi-layered, condensed and extremely chaotic, the reflection, the depth, the special light situations and scenes is what captivates me over and over. The visitors keep telling me my works have an incredible depth and such a fascinating density that you can look at them anytime and always find something new in them. This is exactly what my work is all about: the observer of my pictures should become aware, in the confrontation with my work, of how his or her current condition influences and determines his or her very own point of view on this particular day. The first impression of something not always says the most about what is important to us, sometimes it is essential to let several aspects of an event or a person have their say. (translated by Lucia Sollami Bützer)
Awards, Grants, Nominations & and Sells
2021
Contribution by Community of Arth, Arth, Switzerland
2020
Contribution by Schlossverein, Zwingen, Switzerland
Nominee Palm Art Award 2020
2019
Contribution by Cultural Commission Canton of Schwyz, Schwyz, Switzerland
2017
Contribution by ZPK, Zurich, Switzerland
Nominee Palm Art Award (certificate of excellence)
Nominee Muba photo award, Basle, Switzerland
2014
Contribution by Schlatter Fonds, SGBK, Basle, Switzerland
2011
Sell of the artist's book "Aus der Traum", 2011 to the Universitary Library, Basle, Switzerland
2009
Contribution by Community of Arth, Switzerland
2006
Sell of 3 silkscreen-prints to the cultural commission of the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland
1995
Sell of 9 silkscreen-prints to F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. Basle, Switzerland
Memberships
Since 2017
Basler Künstlergesellschaft
Vereinigung Fotografischer GestalterInnen vfg
Since 2012
Visarte Zentralschweiz und Schweiz
Since 2010
Schweizerische Gesellschaft Bildender Künstlerinnen SGBK
Since 2005
Kunst Schwyz (Kunszt)
Since 2004
Forum Künstlerbuch Basel
Publications (German, Selection)
find more: artist's books
2018
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Hänni I., van der Meulen B.: Eine Papierfabrik im Verschwinden. Pigmentdruck auf Antalis Media 140CT 140 g/m2, Auflage: 50 Ex. Format: 30 x 31 cm. Idee, Konzept, Fotografien und Gestaltung: Irène Hänni. Druck und Bindung: Irène Hänni. Copyright: Irène Hänni Epp, Goldau, Schweiz. Verlag: Irène Hänni Epp, Bachweg 8, 6410 Goldau, Schweiz.
ISBN 978-3-9524833-0-5 -
Hänni I., Hodel D., Hieronymus M.-L., Thoma E.: Irène Hänni, In die Tiefe - Fotoarbeiten, Werke 2008-2018. Pigmentdruck auf Antalis Media 140CT, Auflage: 20 Ex. Format: 30 x 31 cm. Idee, Konzept, Fotografien und Gestaltung: Irène Hänni. Druck und Bindung: Irène Hänni. Copyright: Irène Hänni Epp, Goldau, Schweiz. Verlag: Irène Hänni Epp, Bachweg 8, 6410 Goldau, Schweiz
ISBN: 978-3-9524833-2-9 -
Hänni I., Gottschall Ute W.: Irène Hänni, Licht-Installationen 2012-2017. Druck auf Antalis Media 140CT, Auflage: 20 Ex. Format: 30 x 31 cm. Idee, Konzept, Fotografien und Gestaltung: Irène Hänni. Druck und Bindung: Irène Hänni. Copyright: Irène Hänni Epp, Goldau, Schweiz. Verlag: Irène Hänni Epp, Bachweg 8, 6410 Goldau, Schweiz
ISBN:978-3-9524833-1-2