Pierre Kraft

Pierre Kraft is a contemporary visual artist renowned for his innovative approach to abstraction and materiality. Born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1972, Kraft spent his formative years immersed in the region's rich artistic heritage, which influenced his early interest in the interplay between color, form, and texture. After studying fine arts at the École supérieure des beaux-arts de Genève, he began experimenting with unconventional media, integrating found objects, industrial materials, and traditional painting techniques.

Kraft’s work reflects his fascination with the landscapes and urban environments of Europe; through layered compositions and subtle tonal shifts, he explores themes of memory, transience, and the relationship between natural and constructed spaces. Over the past two decades, Kraft’s paintings, sculptures, and installations have been exhibited widely across Europe and North America, earning him critical recognition for his bold visual language and contemplative aesthetic. Today, Kraft continues to live and work in Geneva, where he is actively engaged in both solo projects and collaborative initiatives with other artists, constantly pushing the boundaries of contemporary expression.