Andreas Rickenbacher Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Andreas Rickenbacher
Andreas Rickenbacher: A Landscape Painter Rooted in Tradition Andreas Rickenbacher’s artistic journey began in Basel, Switzerland, where he honed his skills as a locksmith before discovering the transformative power of painting—a passion ignited in the mid-1980s. Influenced initially by Surrealist masters like Salvador Dali and René Magritte, whose meticulous attention to detail captivated him, Rickenbacher embraced photo realism as hi
s primary artistic approach, guided by training at Basel School of Design. This dedication to precision reflects a broader commitment to mastering craft—a characteristic evident throughout his oeuvre. Early Influences: Dali and Magritte instilled in Rickenbacher an appreciation for meticulous observation and symbolic representation. Formal Training: Basel School of Design provided foundational knowledge in artistic technique, shapi…