BIOGRAPHY
1963 | Born 15.9.1963 in London |
1969-78 | Primary school |
1979-81 | Various occupations, apprenticeship as engine fitter |
1982 | Practical in the architect’s office Schnebli, Amman, Ruchat und Partner SAM, Zurich |
1983-84 | Studies of architecture (auditor) at the polytechnic college ETH, Zurich, subjects: construction, architectural and visual design |
1984-86 | Design and construction of his own furniture collection simultaneously as utility furniture and sculptural objects. Beginning of autodidactic studies of literature, art history, culture and world history. Extension of his craftsmanship (welding, metal processing, painting etc.) |
1986 | Production of furniture prototypes in his own workshop |
1989 | First exhibition of his paintings at the Kunstszene Zurich |
1989-91 | Collaboration in the studio of Vincenzo Baviera, sculptor in Zurich 2 years employment as first assistant, Perfection of his skills in craftsmanship and artistically expression |
1990-2001 | Three study trip to India and Nepal |
1993-94 | 9 months working trip to France, studio in Cannes |
1995 | Language stay and study trip to Granada/Andalusia (3 months) |
1999-2007 | Five study trip to Iran |
2006 | Uprighting sculpture and wall object in Japan (Tokyo and Nagoya), study trip to Kyoto and Nara |
2010 | Study trip to Egypt (1 month) |
2011-16 | Working on new structures and concepts in paintings |
Jahanguir lives and works in Zurich