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Tobias Gutmann

Tobias Gutmann, born in Wewak, Papua New Guinea in 1987 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, is an artist focused on creating and exploring encounters between people, cultures, and environments. His work combines playfulness with curiosity, aiming to capture the essence of human experience through abstract drawing.

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Biography

Bio

Tobias Gutmann was born in 1987 in Wewak, Papua New Guinea, and currently resides in Zurich, Switzerland. He is renowned for his portrait performance, Face-o-mat, and his innovative digital collaboration, Sai Bot.

Academic Carrer

Information about Tobias Gutmann's formal academic background is not widely available online.

Professional Carrer

Gutmann has developed a unique practice centered around abstract drawing, notably through his Face-o-mat performance, where he creates interpretive portraits based on people's faces. In 2019, he expanded his work through a collaboration with Dazlus to create Sai Bot, an AI character that continues his artistic process.

Influences

Gutmann’s work is influenced by the desire to bridge internal and external perceptions, as well as by the ritualistic and spontaneous nature of drawing. His interactions with people and the exploration of abstract forms are central to his practice.