Annemarie Buchmann-Gerber

Annemarie Buchmann-Gerber
Born September 21, 1947
Burgdorf, Switzerland
Died December 23, 2015
Nationality Canadian
Known for Textile art

Annemarie Buchmann-Gerber, (b. September 21, 1947 in Burgdorf, Switzerland, d. December 23, 2015) was a Canadian artist. She is known for her work with textiles and fiber materials. The subject matter of her work is based in feminism and contemporary issues.[1]

Education

Annemarie Buchnmann-Gerber had a five year teaching certificate from Berne.[2] Buchmann-Gerber took drawing and painting classes with George Glenn in Prince Albert. Afterward she completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Saskatchewan.[3]

Career

Annemarie Buchmann-Gerber began her art career after meeting Margaret VanWalsem at the annual Winter Festival Exhibition in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and George Glenn, who was the artist in residence in Prince Albert at the time.[4][5] Buchmann-Gerber cited that George Glen was influential in her development. Buchmann-Garber's early work focused specifically on textiles and in particular on weaving and stitching to create tapestries.[6] [7]Buchmann-Gerber was one of the founding members of The Saskatchewan Craft Council. She was a board member for The Mendel Art Gallery and The Saskatchewan Craft Council.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Annemarie Buchmann-Gerber". Saskatchewan Craft Council. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
  2. ↑ Goretzky, Barb (1997). Dimensions '97. Saskatoon: Houghton-Boston. p. 10.
  3. ↑ Veith, Ulrike (2003). After the Grain Elevator: Re-Imaging the Prairie Icon. Regina: Houghton-Boston. p. 39.
  4. ↑ "Annemarie Buchmann-Gerber". Citizens of Craft. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
  5. ↑ "Arts community honours retiring art teacher - Living - The Prince Albert Daily Herald". www.paherald.sk.ca. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
  6. ↑ Veith, Ulrike (2003). After the Grain Elevator: Re-Imaging the Prairie Icon. Houghton-Boston. p. 39.
  7. ↑ Goretzky, Barb (1997). Dimensions '97. Saskatoon: Houghton-Boston. p. 10.

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