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"Mountain World 2009" - with Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau |
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The 16th Annual Exhibition in the Curling Hall, Grindelwald
30 May - 21 June 2009
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The 16th exhibition was held in 2009 from the end of May to the middle of June in the Curling Hall of the Grindelwald Sports Centre.
From over 200 works entered, 135 paintings by 51 artists from all parts of Switzerland were selected by the jury for the exhibition.
We were delighted to welcome three new members from the eight candidates who submitted their works for consideration.
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Vernissage
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After the AGM in the Hotel Central Wolter opposite the Sports Centre the members made their way to the Curling Hall, together with their friends and invited guests for the opening of the exhibition at 5 pm.
The red carpet was rolled out, alphorn music set the tone, and the assembled throng of around 200 artists, guests and local dignitaries were welcomed by the President of the Guild, Peter Marti.
In his opening speech Mäni Schläppi, the Mayor of Grindelwald, expressed his admiration for the variety and quality of the works on display, among them several by members he has known personally for many years.
In particular he praised the contribution of the artists to our awareness of the beauty, and also the fragility of our natural surroundings, especially at the present time of climate change and environmental pressures.
Finally, the results of the competition "Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau" were announced by Toni Baumann, Director of Grindelwald Tourist Office, and prizes were awarded to the winners (see below).
With aperitifs to follow, the guests mingled informally and examined the works on display, until the event came to a close toward 8 o'clock in the evening.
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Exhibitors
To see which members exhibited in 2009, please see the Membership List. |
From the Catalogue:
Title picture: Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau
by Roland Thalmann |
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As almost nowhere else in the world, artists through the ages have documented the changing times in pictures and poems, songs and myths, inspired by the scenery and perspectives of Grindelwald.
The advance and retreat of the glaciers has been unmistakeably portrayed ...
Nature is indeed so rich and diverse, as is reflected in the variety of works exhibited here.
The Guild of Swiss Mountain Painters, founded in Grindelwald, can profoundly influence our awareness of the inestimable value of our mountains, glaciers and the alpine environment.
Let us take good care of it!
From the Introductory Greeting by the Mayor of Grindelwald
Mäni Schläppi
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In contrast to last year's exhibition venue in Saanen, with its broad alpine landscapes, here in Grindelwald we are surrounded by magnificent peaks of rock and ice; Wetterhorn, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau to name but a few...
It therefore comes as no surprise that the trilogy of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, part of the World Heritage area Jungfrau - Aletsch - Bietschhorn, was chosen as the main theme for this year's exhibition.
It is a pleasure to see the great variety of styles and techniques used by our members in portraying this most aesthetically proportioned mountain group...
From the Preface by the Guild President
Peter Marti
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The competition: Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau
The members were invited to each bring one new "Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau" painting for the exhibition, which was judged by an independent jury and the results were announced during the opening ceremony.
Congratulations to the winners!:
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Sponsors
With thanks to all our sponsors for their generous financial support!
| Einwohner Gemeinde Grindelwald |
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| Grindelwald Tourismus |
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| SWISSLOS / Kultur Kanton Bern |
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| Bank EKI, Interlaken |
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Die Mobiliar, Generalagentur Interlaken-Oberhasli
Elektrizitätswerk Grindelwald AG
Jungfraubahnen AG
GriwaPlan AG, Grindelwald
Alpinice AG, Grindelwald
Grindelwald Bus
Hotel Résidence AG, Grindelwald
Intersport Rent-Network Jungfrau Region
W.Marti-Schlunegger, Eisenwaren, Grindelwald
Zumbrunn Christian, Baugeschäft, Grindelwald |
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