Heinrich Danioth

Heinrich Danioth ( born May 1, 1896 in Altdorf; † November 3, 1953 in Flüelen ) was a Swiss painter and poet.

Life

After the basic artistic education, which he acquired in 1912 in the studio of Rudolf Loew ( 1878-1948 ) in Basel and in evening classes at the local trade school, he began in 1916 as a freelance artist in his own studio in his father's house to work in Altdorf. After active duty in 1919 he gave a job as a church painter in the Upper Valais " of artistic conscience " on. 1920 and 1921 was followed by visits to Rome. In 1925 he attended the master class of the German expressionist August Babberger at the Baden State Art School in Karlsruhe.

This study art was his creation of art a decisive turn, and after his return to Switzerland in 1927, in the Canton of Uri, a traditionalist Expressionism. Initially Danioth followed the principles of composition Hodler and an expressionist idiom. The formal influence by Babberger was so extreme that it over time became a compulsive burden on Danioth from which he sought to free himself again in years of effort. At the same time Danioth had to defend themselves against the label of " native painter ", which was often attached to him.

1929 Danioth took residence in Flüelen and built in 1932 on Lake Uri his own house in the spirit of modern construction - concrete, with a flat roof, continuous spaces without doors on the inside - which he excited the minds of his fellow citizens sustainably. Here he worked until his death.

In Flüelen Danioths emerged most mature works which significantly influenced the Central Swiss painting. At home in Flüelen also one of its most beautiful murals can be admired: the famous " Föhnwacht " in the waiting room of the SBB railway station. His most famous works include the mural on the Federal Charter Museum in Schwyz, the Rock Wall on the Devil's Bridge near Andermatt (1950 ) and in Altdorf, the murals on Tellspielhaus and on the facade Lehnplatz (1927 ).

The " Berufssatiriker " as he was called, worked as a draftsman and illustrator, including over 15 years for the satirical magazine Nebelspalter. He created posters, stained glass and paintings and also worked as a theater painter.

Danioth was also active as a writer. In addition to detailed diaries he wrote Schnitzel benches for the carnival and satirical verses. Towards the end of his life arose purely literary texts. His most famous work as a poet is the " Uri nativity play " from the year 1945. 1951 he wrote the radio play " The sixth of the seven days ."

Foundations

In 1963, the Foundation Danioth Ring was founded in Altdorf, the " Arts and Cultural Association Uri » is today.

1990 in Altdorf, the Daetwyler Foundation was established. It sets as part of their arts funding continues the previous care of the work of Heinrich Danioth by the founders. 2009 Danioth pavilion was inaugurated. This is the comprehensive work of Heinrich Danioth be made ​​available to the public.