Olga Burkard
Artist Statement
My work explores the coexistence of living systems — organic and constructed, visible and unseen — and the relationships that allow them to exist together. I am interested in how forms interact, overlap, and influence one another, creating balance through connection rather than separation.
Using simple elements such as lines and dots, I build structures that repeat, shift, and evolve, echoing the way natural systems grow and adapt. Through layering and transformation, these elements form networks that feel alive — not fixed, but in continuous dialogue.
My practice moves between hand-drawn structures and painted surfaces. Drawing allows me to imagine new life forms and complex systems, while paint introduces intuition, texture, and physical presence.
Shaped by my Swiss–Mexican background and a foundation in design, my work reflects an ongoing dialogue between precision and spontaneity, structure and organic growth — systems that coexist within a shared living space.
Olga Burkard
Bio
Olga Burkard is a Swiss–Mexican visual artist based in Geneva. Her work explores the coexistence of living systems and the relationships between organic and constructed forms through abstract compositions that evoke evolving structures and natural rhythms.
Raised in Mexico and shaped by life in Switzerland, her practice reflects a dialogue between cultural perspectives, balancing precision and intuition. She studied graphic design at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City and completed postgraduate studies in design at the Basel School of Design.
Before returning to her personal art practice, Burkard spent many years working internationally in design and art direction. Her work has been exhibited in Switzerland and the United States and is held in private collections internationally. She is a member of Visarte Switzerland and is represented by Mabe Gallery in Geneva and EDNA Contemporary in California.