Born in Zurich in 1932, died in Ueberstorf (Switzerland) in 1987.
Abstract painter, sculptor, graphic artist and designer who took a deep interest in the relationship between colour and motion. As a painter he is counted among the constructivists. As a designer Talman worked in Switzerland, in Paris and the U.S. His »motion-pictures« (beginning of the 60ies) fit well into the concept of the MAT-Edition that Daniel Spoerri released at that time and in which Talman participated.
Cathedral No.6
1987
40 x 40 x 30 cm
Carrara marble
Edith Talman gifted the »Il Giardino« foundation this work by her husband that he had completed shortly before his death. It is one from a series of eight models. Talman’s models are variation on a theme, inspired by his studies of three-dimensionality. One of their typical features is the arrangement of parallel-epipedonic elements in vertical alignment, which are interrupted by two intersecting platforms in the middle. The title points beyond a purely formal work. The selected location, a small clearing, does justice to this and when a ray of sunshine occasionally falls on the small sculpture, it is reminiscent of a cathedral.
Cathedral No.6
1987
40 x 40 x 30 cm
Carrara marble
Edith Talman gifted the »Il Giardino« foundation this work by her husband that he had completed shortly before his death. It is one from a series of eight models. Talman’s models are variation on a theme, inspired by his studies of three-dimensionality. One of their typical features is the arrangement of parallel-epipedonic elements in vertical alignment, which are interrupted by two intersecting platforms in the middle. The title points beyond a purely formal work. The selected location, a small clearing, does justice to this and when a ray of sunshine occasionally falls on the small sculpture, it is reminiscent of a cathedral.
Cathedral No.6
1987
40 x 40 x 30 cm
Carrara marble
Edith Talman gifted the »Il Giardino« foundation this work by her husband that he had completed shortly before his death. It is one from a series of eight models. Talman’s models are variation on a theme, inspired by his studies of three-dimensionality. One of their typical features is the arrangement of parallel-epipedonic elements in vertical alignment, which are interrupted by two intersecting platforms in the middle. The title points beyond a purely formal work. The selected location, a small clearing, does justice to this and when a ray of sunshine occasionally falls on the small sculpture, it is reminiscent of a cathedral.
