Ruedi
Ruedi
(2019), 59.5 x 84 cm, N° 1/3
Gallery Print on Acrylic glass
About Ruedi
Ruedi is a fascinating character who posseses a different background than the rest of the faces. Within Ruedi, there are contrasting colors in the bright face with a noticeably black background. This concept was utilized to demonstrate the dark past that Ruedi has experienced. Ruedi is full of incongruities. The mouth depicts the two possible ways in which Ruedi's path could continue. If it chooses to allow the darkness to come through, the frown will prevail. Whereas, with the three strong primary colors, Ruedi is capable of achieving a bright and colorful future. The eyes are triangles, a small, sharp shape representative of the sheer force that has built up to block the darkness behind the figure. The background is not shown, though it follows the character closely. The eyes wish to break out of the piece, and leave the darkness in the past. Throughout Ruedi's face, there are green dots of hope scattered amongst the wavy lines. These dots signify potential starting points from which a new foundation can grow. As with Ruedi's life, there isn't a straight path to the future, and there are various possible positive futures Ruedi can create if it just believes. Ruedi must begin by recognizing the options and opportunities that life has presented.
Ruedi
written by the BollagArt team
Ruedi, a unique and unconventional character, is the subject of Olivier Bollag's art piece. Bollag, who is known for creating colorful faces that bring joy and happiness to the viewer, has succeeded in portraying Ruedi's personality and essence through the use of colors, shapes, and lines.
The portrait of Ruedi is sketched with several lines, giving the piece an almost abstract aesthetic. Ruedi's bright face, which contrasts with the noticeably black background, represents a dark past, yet a super bright person glowing in the dark, lighting up the whole future and the essence of life. The three primary solid colors in Ruedi's portrait represent a bright and colorful future for him. The mouth depicts two possible paths for Ruedi's future: one where darkness prevails, and the other where Ruedi chooses a brighter and positive future. This concept of duality is reflected throughout Ruedi's character.
The eyes in Ruedi's portrait are triangles, representing the force that has built up to block the darkness behind him. They protrude, suggesting the character has a curious and focused mind. Ruedi approaches life like a scientist, considering all the data before emitting judgments of any kind. He is wise and highly intelligent but does not make a fuss, he is very humble. Most of the time, he works with his mind, which suggests intense intellectual activity. Ruedi is an intriguing character with a rich and complex inner world.
Throughout Ruedi's face, there are green dots of hope scattered amongst the wavy lines. These dots signify potential starting points from which a new foundation can grow. As with Ruedi's life, there isn't a straight path to the future, but various positive possibilities that Ruedi can create by recognizing the options and opportunities presented by life. Ruedi is silent, but does not hesitate to step up and raise his voice for the greater good. He is a person with a strong presence and faithful individual that anyone would want in their life.
Ruedi's past was full of challenges that he managed to overcome. The character has a strong personality that cannot be easily destabilized. This makes him strong and glowing. Ruedi's personality and attitude toward life make him a role model. His dark past did not make him give up on the things he wanted to achieve in life. Ruedi is simply stronger than the thin lines shaping his portrait so poetically.
The portrait encodes Ruedi’s mysterious relationship with the universe, which fascinates him. It presents him at night, or almost like in a dream, where his face glows bright and full of positivity. Ruedi's passion for math, geometry, and astronomy is also evident in the artwork. The use of lines and shapes in Ruedi's portrait creates a sense of mathematical precision, while the green dots of hope resemble constellations in the night sky.
In conclusion, Bollag's portrait featuring Ruedi is a masterpiece that connects positivity, happiness, and joy to the character's features and personality. The use of contrasting colors, shapes, and lines reflects Ruedi's duality and complexity. Ruedi's passion for math, geometry, and astronomy is evident in the artwork. The green dots of hope signify potential starting points from which a new foundation can grow. Ruedi's past challenges did not weaken his spirit but made him stronger, making him a role model. Overall, the portrait evokes enthusiasm, happiness, and eagerness to explore the world, reflecting the essence of Ruedi's character.