Severin Hallauer, *1996 in Basel, based in Mexico City & Zurich
Hallauer‘s upbringing in rural Switzerland, marked by experiences of exclusion and marginalization, profoundly shaped his critical spirit. This spirit continues to drive him to challenge norms and defy conformity through his art. His unwavering commitment to disclosure and transparency motivates him to confront concealment and hypocrisy, embracing doubt and rejecting dogma.
Through his process-oriented, performative practice, Hallauer delves into the depths of human existence, creating multimedia series of work that emerge driven by emotion, intuition, and extensive research. His art seeks to establish connections between socio-political ideologies and intimate testimonials. Through an unsparing exposure, Hallauer creates art that transcends the boundaries of comfort and invites viewers to encounter themselves in an unfiltered way.
In 2021, Hallauer was honored with the Visual Arts Promotion Prize of the Canton of Solothurn. His works have been showcased in venues such as Hiddenbar at ArtBasel (CH), Kunsthalle Bern (CH), the Youth Art Biennial in Fortezza (IT), Sofia Art Week (BG), Kunstverein Friedrichshafen (DE), and the ACT Performance Festival in Geneva, Basel, and Zürich, as well as numerous galleries and artspaces worldwide.