600 Jahre Niklaus von Flüe - Fermata
Claudia Zulli, artist and participant in the Fermata exhibition at Turbine Giswil, presents a work inspired by the life and legacy of Niklaus von Flüe. Bringing together 155 artists, the exhibition creates a collective artistic pause – a statement against the rush and superficiality of the modern world.
As part of the Fermata exhibition at Turbine Giswil, Claudia Zulli created a work inspired by Niklaus von Flüe, also known as Brother Klaus. Held in an impressive industrial space spanning over 1,000 square meters and its surrounding area, the exhibition brought together 155 artists from Central Switzerland. Each artist presented a unique piece addressing the life and profound ruptures of the renowned hermit.
The title Fermata – Italian for pause, reflection, and stillness – set the tone for the exhibition. Drawing inspiration from Brother Klaus’ radical decision to withdraw from worldly life at the age of 50, the participating artists were invited to create personal artistic gestures of pause and contemplation.
The exhibition offered an extraordinary diversity: from visionary gestures to intimate snapshots and experimental art forms. Each participant was granted complete artistic freedom, resulting in a wide range of thematic interpretations, techniques, and styles. Together, the works formed a multifaceted commentary on contemporary life – a response to the restlessness, superficiality, and destructive tendencies of today’s world.
Claudia Zulli’s work, a reflection of her unique artistic voice, was not only featured in this exceptional exhibition but also selected to join the Brother Klaus collection after the event. This recognition underscores the resonance and significance of her contribution, as part of a collective Fermata: a moment of reflection and artistic dialogue that invites visitors to pause, reflect, and engage with the world in a new way.