"I always say that you don’t have to understand an artwork. You have just to feel it. In my work I use very basic raw symbols, something that everybody can relate to, from a child to an old person, from the East to the West."
Ugo Rondinone is a Swiss contemporary artist known for his diverse and multidisciplinary practice. He was born in 1964 in Brunnen, Switzerland, and currently lives and works in New York, United States.
Rondinone's artworks encompass a wide range of mediums, including sculpture, painting, video, sound, and photography. His installations often feature mixed-media elements and incorporate metaphoric and iconographic images such as clouds, animals, and figures. Rondinone is also known for his use of powerful declarative sayings in his artwork .
Throughout his career, Rondinone has exhibited his works internationally and has had numerous solo exhibitions. His artworks have been featured in galleries, museums, and art institutions around the world. Rondinone's artistic style is characterised by its versatility and refusal to be confined to any particular style or medium .
Rondinone's practice aims to create sensorial environments that challenge perceptions and explore the mysterious nature of the world. His artworks often evoke a sense of contemplation and invite viewers to question their understanding of reality.