Wegweiser
Projects
Year: 2020
Edition: Unique
Technique: Industrial acrylic paint on concrete
Framed: No
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AUTHENTICITY
All artworks on IdeelArt are original, signed, delivered directly from the artist's studio, and come with a certificate of authenticity.Wegweiser" (Signpost) is a monumental, site-specific wall and ceiling painting created by Swiss artist Daniel Göttin. Commissioned as part of the IBA Basel 2020 (International Building Exhibition) under the "Active Stations" (Aktive Bahnhöfe) program, the project is located in a high-traffic pedestrian underpass at the Town Hall, adjacent to the main railway station in Lörrach, Germany. The intervention aimed to radically transform a previously dark, utilitarian transit space into a vibrant, organized urban landmark that enhances the safety and orientation of commuters.
Artistic Vision & Technique
True to its name, the project uses the language of Concrete Art as a functional navigational tool. The installation is divided into five distinct sections, utilizing a primary color palette of signal yellow, carmin red, and ultramarine blue to contrast with the raw concrete and sandstone architecture.
The yellow triangular shapes in the initial sections create a dynamic perspective, pulling the pedestrian into the tunnel. In the central areas, red blocks mark significant corner junctions, while the staircase sections utilize bold blue triangles to support vertical movement. The ceiling mural features rhythmic stripes that break up the tunnel's length, organizing the space into a cohesive, walkable composition. By applying these geometric "signposts," Göttin transforms the architecture into an immersive, three-dimensional painting.
Context & Significance
As part of the IBA Basel’s urban development strategy, Wegweiser explores the potential of transit hubs to become high-quality public spaces rather than mere "non-places." Göttin masterfully demonstrates how constructive art can serve a psychological function: reducing the sense of enclosure in underground passages and replacing it with clarity and visual engagement. It is a prime example of how minimal, non-objective art can humanize urban infrastructure and foster a sense of security through aesthetic order.
Key Technical Details
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Scope: Full underpass intervention (5 sections), including walls, ceilings, and staircases.
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Medium: Site-specific wall and ceiling painting.
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Materials: High-durability industrial acrylic paint on concrete and plaster.
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Location: Pedestrian underpass, Town Hall/Main Station, Lörrach, Germany.
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Program: IBA Basel 2020 – "Active Stations."
Bring Art to Your Space
This project illustrates our artists' ability to engage with monumental urban scales—from functional navigational systems to immersive color experiences. IdeelArt invites you to commission a unique, site-specific installation tailored to the architectural and emotional character of your project. For inquiries regarding public murals, transit interventions, or large-scale abstract works, please contact our curatorial team.
Daniel Göttin 是一位瑞士藝術家，他的作品分為特定場域的計劃以及用於牆面的彩色或繪畫物件。他居住並工作於巴塞爾。
教育 / 駐地藝術家計劃
最初擔任工程公司的技術繪圖員，Daniel Göttin 後來進入巴塞爾視覺藝術學校，並於1990年畢業。
他曾於1990年在澳洲弗里曼特爾藝術基金會（現為 Artsource）、1993年在德州馬法的 Donald Judd Chinati 基金會、1994年在瑞士 Eisenwerk 的 Shed、2005年在紐約的 :artist:network，以及2007年和2013/2014年在東京的 Youkobo 藝術空間擔任駐地藝術家。
相關引言
「Daniel 的藝術具有清晰與深思。但這種清晰並非來自固定或重複的立場或策略。相反地，他的藝術是反覆進行的，回應不斷變化的條件與環境。他的作品不同面向，無論是牆面作品或為牆面製作的物件，彼此相互關聯並互相反思。Daniel 所稱的整體——他的作品體系，具有一種完整性。」（Chris Ashley，Minus Space）
重要榮譽
Daniel Göttin 曾獲得瑞士巴塞爾市的補助金。
展覽
自1990年以來，Göttin 在歐洲、日本、澳洲、墨西哥和美國的博物館、畫廊及公共收藏中舉辦了超過60場個展及計劃。
他與伴侶 Gerda Maise 於1998年在巴塞爾創立了藝術空間 Hebel_121，提供裝置展覽的平台。Hebel_121 持續展出創新藝術作品。
Wenger，瑞士蘇黎世
Conny Dietzschold，澳洲雪梨
Gen，日本東京
Minus Space，美國布魯克林
照片來源（由上至下）
- Daniel Göttin
- Stefan Altenburger Photography Zürich
- Serge Hasenböhler
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