Jay Gard

Born 1984 in Halle / Saale, lives and works in Berlin, Germany.

Graduated from Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst i Leipzig, 2011 and Hochschule für Kunst und Design Burg Giebichenstein in Halle, 2006. As the son of a BMW motorcycle designer, Gard's artistic process reflects the meticulous development of prototypes and models, paying homage to his upbringing and understanding of design principles.

Gard’s paintings are dominated by strict geometrical shapes. Here are no coincidences, rather a calculated and conceptualized expression. Incorporating colored strips as a visual motif, he evokes natural landscapes, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty in simplicity. Industrial materials such as wood, steel and plywood are basic elements of the sculptural works, whose surfaces are painted in industrial colours or carries traces of calculations of angles and dimensions. Eschewing trends in virtual design, Gard focuses on traditional craftsmanship, using tools like saws and angle grinders to sculpt objects that emanate timeless elegance. His works refer to Constructivism, with pioneers like Aleksandr Rodtjenko, Bauhaus and De Stijl. Here the geometric shapes were used to prioritize the rational and objective. The movement sought to combine art, architecture and design.

His works relate to our communication saturated contemporary society. Their clear design become an iconography of the signs and graphic expressions, that we are bombarded with every day. In a split second, we need to intercept a visual message while we are racing on. The concept must therefore be clear and precise for it to settle in us. Gard's artistic practice builds a bridge between the handcrafted perfection of industrial manufacturing processes and the beauty of imperfection. Inspired by artisanal knowledge of techniques and forms from different stylistic periods, Gard brings these traditions into a contemporary perspective. In spite of the industrial materials used, symmetry and visual balance is created despite, the coarse materials.

1984年出生於薩勒河畔哈勒(薩勒)，在德國柏林生活和工作。

2011年畢業於萊比錫藝術和設計學院，2006年畢業於哈勒的吉比申斯坦因藝術學院。Gard的父親是寶馬電單車設計師，以致他的藝術創作秉承了開發工業原型和模型的匠心獨運，向他的成長與對設計原則的見解致敬。

Gard的視覺語言結合了美學和理性。 畫作以嚴格的幾何形狀為本，是一種經過計算的意念，彩色條紋邀請觀眾欣賞大自然簡約之美。雕塑作品則以木材、鋼和膠合板等工業材料為主，用色帶工業風，外型的角度和尺寸都精雕細琢。Gard摒棄了大勢所趨的虛擬設計，使用鋸子和角磨機等工具雕刻出歷久不衰的典雅。 他的作品屬構成主義，同流有亞歷山大·羅德延科、包豪斯和德施蒂爾等先驅。 作品的幾何形狀背後以理性和客觀性為優先，尋求將藝術、建築和設計融合。

Gard的作品與資訊飽和的現代社會有關， 清晰的設計宛如每天轟炸我們的符號和圖像，總是要爭分奪秒從影像中截取資訊。 因此視覺設計必須精準，我們才能安心。 Gard的藝術在精工手藝和缺陷美之間的橋樑。 Gard受到不同風格時期的技術和形式的啟發，將傳統手藝融入了當代藝術。儘管使用粗糙的工業材料，但材料之間完美的對比和交融，達致對稱性和視覺平衡。

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