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We communicate through images and shapes, yet words remain the ultimate destination of every message that seeks to fulfil its purpose.<\/p>\n

It is within this universe of words that Gabriela Hess works, building on her training in fine art and graphic design in Lugano (CH), which she has since expanded into the study of classical, modern and experimental calligraphy.<\/strong> She has honed her technique by attending workshops all over the world, travelling between Switzerland, Italy, England and the United States.<\/p>\n

A twenty-year journey that has developed into a style uniquely her own.<\/p>\n

Her work is aimed at clients who wish to stand out through communication that is not only elegant, but entirely exclusive.
<\/strong> Her work has been featured in books and magazines on graphic design, calligraphy and typography. Gabriela is an active member of the Swiss Calligraphy Association, the Italian Calligraphy Association and the Ticino Calligraphy Group.<\/p>\n

In 2003, she opened her calligraphy atelier, a place where one can immerse oneself in antique papers, nibs and inks, whilst also using modern writing tools.
It is here that the hand-crafted logos and advertising slogans are created<\/strong> for Lindt\u2019s Passion Chocolat products, as well as the lettering designed for events<\/strong> organised by Bally, Montblanc, Louis Vuitton, Bulgari and other international luxury brands.<\/p>\n

Gabriela has always pursued continuous research into styles and materials, paying particular attention to the ethical aspects of production.<\/p>\n

Over the years, she has collaborated with other calligraphers trained by her, such as Benedetta Galante Gnecchi. Together, they work with companies and boutiques on calligraphic projects and live calligraphy events.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gabriela\u2019s experimentation and studies have led her to develop her own style: Soleil Calligraphy,<\/strong> characterised by highly gestural letters \u2013 almost like artistic forms \u2013 yet highly legible.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”#ede3d3″ custom_padding=”5%|5%|5%|5%” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]\u201cMy art is not merely about interpreting or capturing the meaning of things; rather, it is about allowing oneself to be swept along by the flow of perceptions, perhaps searching for the face of a forgotten sound or one hidden within a form. When I write to the rhythm of silence, it is as though I feel the need to evolve, to come to understand the nuances of every gesture, surrendering myself completely to the movements that bring sensations to life.\u201d.
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Mostre personali<\/h4>\n
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  • 1999 \u201cCantico delle Creature\u201d- Convento del Bigorio<\/li>\n
  • 2002 \u201cCantico dei Cantici\u201d- Serralunga d\u2019Alba, Italia<\/li>\n
  • 2003 \u201cDeviazione\u201d con Flavia Zanetti, Officinaarte, Magliaso<\/li>\n
  • 2004 \u201cManna Kunsthuis\u201d – Bruges, Belgio<\/li>\n
  • 2005 \u201cSegni\u201d – Castello di Ponte Tresa<\/li>\n
  • 2005 \u201cKulturst\u00e4tte Lengnau\u201d – Berna<\/li>\n
  • 2007 \u201cLux\u2013Umbra\u201d – Galleria Stellanove , Mendrisio<\/li>\n
  • 2011 \u201cL\u2019eternit\u00e0 racchiusa in un solo attimo\u201d- con Patrizia Balmelli , Riva San Vitale<\/li>\n
  • 2014 \u201cIncontro tra madre e figlia\u201d – con mamma Rosemarie Hess, Ristorante La Palma, Ticino<\/li>\n
  • 2015 \u201cEXPO Milano\u201d performance dal vivo per padiglione Corriere della Sera<\/li>\n
  • 2016 \u201cDalla Grafica all\u2019Africa\u201d – Ex Asilo Ciani, Lugano<\/li>\n
  • 2017 \u201cIm Zeichen\u201d – M\u00fcllershaus, Lenzburg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Mostre collettive principali<\/h4>\n
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    • 1998 \u201cPoesia della Scrittura\u201d – con ACI e SKG e Museo Hermann Hesse a Ponte Tresa<\/li>\n
    • 2001 \u201cMuse\u00e9 des Beaux Arts\u201d- Les Locle con l\u2019Associazione Calligrafica Svizzera<\/li>\n
    • 2001 \u201cFinzioni alfabetiche\u201d – Biblioteca Braidense, Milano<\/li>\n
    • 2002 \u201cVersi d\u2019inchiostro\u201d – Biblioteca salita dei Frati, Lugano<\/li>\n
    • 2004 \u201cScrivere\u201d – Museo d\u2019arte, Mendrisio<\/li>\n
    • 2005 \u201cGrigiori\u201d \u00a0– Officinaarte, Magliaso<\/li>\n
    • 2006 \u201cMigrazioni\u201d- con ass. culturale l\u2019Arco e la Fonte a Siracusa, Italia<\/li>\n
    • 2007 \u201cOltre il museo\u201d – \u00a0Museo del Malcantone, Curio<\/li>\n
    • 2009 \u201cil<\/em>leggibile\u201d – Gruppo Calligrafia Ticino, Stabio<\/li>\n
    • 2010 \u201c\u00dcber Schrift\u201d – con Associazione Calligrafica Svizzera, Stansstad<\/li>\n
    • 2012 \u201cOgni pagina una storia\u201d – con Calligrafia Ticino, Biblioteca Cantonale di Lugano<\/li>\n
    • 2013 \u201cHaus f\u00fcr Kunst\u201d- Altdorf, Uri<\/li>\n
    • 2016 \u201cArtisti di EXPO\u201d – Galleria Il Rivellino a Locarno<\/li>\n
    • 2018 \u201cWalkabout#01_ Incantamento\u201d Fondazione Fabbrica Cioccolato Cima Norma, Ticino<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Performance, servizi televisivi e premi<\/h4>\n
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      • 2001 \u201cIl segno per Palomar\u201d – servizio \u00a0TSI-Televisione Svizzera Italiana.<\/li>\n
      • 2002 Primo Premio al concorso \u201cPremi de Ciutadela de Menorca\u201d (E)<\/li>\n
      • 2010 Primo Premio per ventesimo dell\u2019Associazione Calligrafica Svizzera<\/li>\n
      • 2012 \u201cLa parola e il gesto \u201c CULT TV, TSI il 12.2.2012<\/li>\n
      • 2012 POESTATE, Lugano omaggio a Shakespeare. Performance dal vivo<\/li>\n
      • 2013 \u201cCARNAL\u201d opera teatrale con performance calligrafiche dal vivo<\/li>\n
      • 2015 \u201cPassatempo\u201d RSI 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

         
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