Simon Deppierraz

9.807 m/s²

Tipping Points

Simon Deppierraz’s (b. Morges, Switzerland, 1984; lives and works in Vevey and Lausanne, Switzerland) work derives from his interest in dualities, the balance of opposite forces, and structural systems. At the start of his creative process, he draws the ideas behind his works from physical and optical laws as well as their associated phenomena like gravity, the weight of bodies, their relation in space and time, or frequencies created by optical effects. He then develops his sculptures and large-scale installations from there, with each one describing a carefully conceived system marked by the tension between static harmony and energetic force. When walking around them, these works constantly change their geometry, alluding to another aspect of Deppierraz’s work: the play with optical effects and confusion of perception, which can also be found in his drawings and prints.

Deppieraz’s first monograph gives insight into his playful, melodic, and poetic approach to dissecting what life is at its core: a careful balance of opposing forces. With text contributions by Laurent Courtens, Yves Dreier, and Saskia Trebing.