Acrobat

Pure Movement – A bold dance among the treetops.

Within the expansive park grounds of Hünigen Castle, this work unfolds a unique magic. While the centuries-old trees exude permanence, Jürg Ruess's sculpture embodies the fleeting moment: PURE MOVEMENT.

High up in the branches, the figure seems to defy gravity. The flowing lines of the pose magically draw the viewer's gaze upwards. It is an aesthetic composition that uses the light filtering through the canopy to play on the metallic surface, thus creating an exciting contrast to the tree's organic bark.

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Jürg Ruess

Künstler Jürg Ruess

Jürg Ruess is a sculptor, painter, and draftsman who explores space, movement, and the human form in large-format sculptures, drawings, and bronzes.

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Boutique Hotel Schloss Hünigen, Konolfingen

Schloss Hünigen is nestled in lush greenery, characterized by its park, historic rooms, and open vistas. It's a place where celebrations, conversations, and quiet retreats converge. Art subtly enhances the experience, sharpening the perception of space and movement.

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Akrobatin - Jürg Ruess

About the Art Garden Hotels

From April to November 2026, over 100 works will be exhibited in the gardens of the Garden Hotels Switzerland as part of the Art Garden Hotels. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the works of 30 Swiss artists at 21 locations. The artworks were specially curated for the respective hotel gardens and blend harmoniously into their surroundings. This created a unique open-air gallery in each garden, open to all interested parties.