Annemarie Buchmann-Gerber (September 21, 1947 – December 23, 2015) was a Canadian artist known for her work with textiles and fiber materials. The subject matter of her work is based in feminism and contemporary issues.[1]
Annemarie Buchmann-Gerber | |
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| Born | September 21, 1947 |
| Died | December 23, 2015 |
| Resting place | Oberburg, Switzerland |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Saskatchewan |
| Known for | Textile art |
| Spouse | Heinz Buchmann |
Education edit
Annemarie Buchnmann-Gerber had a five-year teaching certificate from Bern.[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 edit
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] 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.[2][5] 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]
Buchmann-Gerber died in Saskatoon and her ashes returned for burial in Oberburg, Switzerland.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b "Annemarie Buchmann-Gerber". Saskatchewan Craft Council. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
- ^ a b Goretzky, Barb (1997). Dimensions '97. Saskatoon: Houghton-Boston. p. 10.
- ^ Veith, Ulrike (2003). After the Grain Elevator: Re-Imaging the Prairie Icon. Regina: Houghton-Boston. p. 39.
- ^ "Arts community honours retiring art teacher - Living - The Prince Albert Daily Herald". www.paherald.sk.ca. Archived from the original on 2013-06-20. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
- ^ Veith, Ulrike (2003). After the Grain Elevator: Re-Imaging the Prairie Icon. Houghton-Boston. p. 39.
- ^ "Annemarie Buchmann-Gerber Obituary (2016) - Warman, SK - Saskatoon StarPhoenix". Legacy.com.
Sources edit
- "Annemarie Buchmann-Gerber Swastika Painted on Her House" http://www.pier21.ca/cd1/annemarie-buchmann-gerber Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. Retrieved 2016-26-02.
- (2016-01-02) "Annemarie Buchmann-Gerber" Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Retrieved 2016-26-02.
- "Premier's Prize presented to Annemarie Buchmann-Gerber" College of Arts & Sciences, University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2016-26-02.
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