Panel object by Willi Siber, metal, PIR, epoxy (apricot)
1949 born in Eberhardzell – Biberach/Riss
1970-74 University of Stuttgart, studied art sciences – state examination
1970-76 State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart, master student of Prof. Herbert Baumann – state examination
1979 Studio in Eberhardzell-Dietenwengen. Freelance
Member of the Deutscher Künstlerbund
Mid-member of the Baden-Württemberg Artists’ Association
Exhibitions since 1990 – A selection
Art Cologne, Art Karlsruhe, Art Miami, Arco Madrid, Art Los Angeles Conmeporary, Melbourne Art Fair, Art Taipei, Art Zurich, SCOPE New York, Hong Kong Art Fair, KIAF Art Seoul
Willi Siber’s work draws its strength from an abstraction that convincingly combines elementary design, intuition and association. It is characterized by a tireless interest in exploring materials, forms and colors, which he constantly recombines and questions with regard to their aesthetic effect. The aesthetics and sensual richness of the panel, wall and floor objects are also reflected in an entry in the guest book for the weg – Willi Siber 1980 – 2020 exhibition, which states: “The works of the last decade are of breathtaking beauty and fascination”. With the reference to beauty, a central concept of modern aesthetics is invoked, one that is as controversial as it is fundamental to European culture. In a rough outline, the multifaceted meaning of beauty in general and its manifestation in Willi Siber’s work in particular will be explored. | Joachim Haller. On beauty in the work of Willi Siber – an approach
