It's not just celebrity art. Switzerland's Anna Meyer, well known nationally for her on-screen presence, will be showing her own work for the first time at Zurich's Bahnhofstrasse.
The exhibition, which opens on May 24, can already be seen in the shop windows of Meister 1881, a Zurich-based jewelery, watch and silverware business.Provides a great detailed view Ms. Anna Meyer It deals with four natural elements. The exhibition spans multiple floors and features approximately 20 works in total.
Layer up to 10 colors on canvas (Image: Nicole Boekhaus)
Infused creative spark
Anna Meyer is best known as a television host, journalist, and author. What is less well known is that she grew up in a household ruled by art and filled with the scent of oil paint and turpentine.
The 46-year-old inherited her first creative spark from her father, a passionate landscape painter, and clearly developed it further.
Anna Meyer, «ROOTS», acrylic on canvas, 150 cm (Image: Anna Meyer)
round niche
Although she restarted her career about three years ago, she has been painting for more than 20 years and had her first exhibition in Winterthur 22 years ago. Additionally, Meyer's round canvases with her self-made frames ostensibly carved out a niche in the art market.
The round wooden frame requires detailed handwork (Image: Nicole Boekhaus)
Her first major gallery exhibition was Kunsthaus Rupp in 2023 at Wil. This cooperation was the idea of the gallery owner. marianne rap, contacted Meyer and expressed great interest in her art. This led to Meyer's exhibition in Zurich.
Art as the fifth element
«The Elements» consists of a series of works whose themes are emphasized by the natural elements of fire, water, earth and air. Meyer works with gold particles while painting with a spatula or pouring color onto the canvas, often creating a three-dimensional effect. Her photographs invite viewers to appreciate and experience the complexity and beauty of nature from new and different perspectives.
“Nature means a lot to me and helps me deal with negative influences and stress. That is why I chose natural elements as the theme for this exhibition. For me, art is about the strength of When you think about the strength and power, that's an element in itself,” Meyer said in an interview. fiennes art.
Anna Meyer, «FIREFLIES», acrylic on canvas, 80 x 80 cm (Image: Anna Meyer)
artistic synergy
The collaboration between Anna Meyer, Meister 1881 and Galerie Kunsthaus Rupp is also an example of the symbiosis of handiwork, tradition and contemporary art. This partnership emphasizes a shared philosophy of uniqueness and quality, which is recognized within the work and in each piece exhibited.
All three players are responsible for manufacturing and selling individual, unique items. Those who purchase Meyer's work will also receive a special handmade certificate, which is a small work of art in itself.
Bridging the financial world
In addition to his budding art career, Meyer has also developed extensive contacts in the world of finance. She has over 30 years of experience hosting large financial events for banks in Zurich and Zug as well as Raiffeisen, all of which has helped her expand her network and influence. I am.
It was recently on display when a Zurich-based asset manager purchased one of her works, confirming a general trend among companies to view art as an investment. Her pieces range from her 4,000 francs to her 11,000 francs and, according to Meyer, are made with a clear and conscious drive to be “affordable and yet even more valuable.”
Art near nature (Image: Niko Iliadis)
“Art is increasingly being seen as an investment class. Recently, I've had more and more companies become interested in my art. It's a measuring stick for me. Companies won't invest unless they see value in it,” Meyer asserts.
celebrity questions
Of course, not everyone is completely positive about Meyer's artistic involvement. However, she accepts her criticism without any hesitation. “Of course, when your career becomes public, you get more attention. Still, I don't think people will buy my work and hang it in their homes just because I'm on TV.” “I think so,” Meyer said.
“There is one thing that is most important to me above all else: I want my art to provoke reflection and dreams,” asserts Meyer.
- The exhibition will run from May 24th to June 7th. Please see the following link for more information: (German only).
