Hotel Palazzo Salis, Soglio

Hotel Palazzo Salis was built in the 17th century and has been operating as a hotel for over 140 years. The property is located in the village of Soglio in the Val Bregaglia, surrounded by mountain scenery and expansive views. The rooms preserve their historical structure while integrating it with contemporary use. A stay here is defined by silence, altitude, and distance from everyday life. The garden at the rear of the estate forms a space of its own. Laid out geometrically in the 18th century, it was expanded in the 19th century with clusters of trees. A giant sequoia is among these later additions. The garden is maintained with an awareness of its history.

This is the context for an installation by Renata Schalcher. The artist studied in Zurich and has spent many years exploring questions of line, rhythm, and emptiness. A key reference point in her work is Japanese calligraphy. This focus on negative space and movement shapes her approach to form and space.

At Hotel Palazzo Salis, her work encounters the historical structure of the building and the clear order of the garden. Material, line, and space enter into a relationship with the architecture and the landscape. This creates a dialogue between past and present, leaving room for quiet contemplation.