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Stan Adard | |
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| Born | March 31, 1954 Schaffhausen, Switzerland |
| Citizenship | Swiss |
| Alma mater | University of Zurich (Masters) |
| Occupation(s) | Digital artist, filmmaker, musician |
| Known for | Breathing Experimental Art Films, The Breathing Pictures, The Breathing Flows |
Stan Adard (born March 31, 1954) is a Swiss digital artist, filmmaker, and former musician known for his innovative approach to digital art and his advocacy for conscious breathing as a tool for mindfulness and well-being.
Early life and education
[edit]Adard was born on March 31, 1954, in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. His civil name is Ralph Marcel Stucki. He earned a Master's degree (lic.phil.I) in Social Pedagogy, Social Psychology, and Sociology from the University of Zurich, which made him interested in human behavior and well-being.
Career
[edit]Music career
[edit]Before pursuing a career in digital art, Adard was a keyboarder and singer for the Swiss prog rock band Nautilus from 1974 to 1981. During this time, Nautilus released two albums, "20'000 Miles Under the Sea (4)" and "Space Storm (5)," gaining recognition in the music industry.
Entrepreneurial venture
[edit]Adard co-founded Rotron Electronics AG in 1978 and Rotron Software AG in 1988, where he served as CEO and chief system architect. He contributed to the development of ERP systems like dimSoft, europa3000, and greenCube.
Artistic work
[edit]Starting with the two Nautilus album covers in the late 70’s, Adard won the Swiss Video Award in 1983 with ‘Careful with that Axe, Eugene’, and created his first digital art animation film ‘Digital Dreams’ in 1995.[1]
In 2014, Adard shifted his focus to digital art and invented The Breathing Pictures, digital artworks crafted using 3D modeling and rendering software. These artworks are characterized by their flow and rhythmic movements reminiscent of human respiration.[2]
Each artwork in "The Breathing Pictures" reflects Adard's exploration of rhythm and movement, meticulously crafted to simulate the natural ebb and flow of breathing. Drawing from diverse inspirations, including Buddhism, humanism, and spirituality, Adard infuses his creations with layers of meaning.[3]
As a pioneer in digital flow art, Stan Adard's contributions have expanded the boundaries of artistic expression, sparking innovation within the digital art community.[4]
Astradream and Collaborations
[edit]Adard co-founded Astradream 2014 with Peter Fibich and Mihaly Horvath, an agency that organizes events centered around conscious breathing. The agency collaborates with various artists and organizations to promote mindful breathing and well-being. Events showcase Adard's "Breathing Pictures" alongside other artistic expressions.[5][4]
Filmmaking and Recognition
[edit]Adard's filmmaking explores themes related to mindfulness and conscious breathing. His films, including "Time(s) to Breathe (6)" (2019) and "Breathing Through (7)" (2020), have received international acclaim and won awards at various film festivals, among those the Cult Critic Award in 2021, the Award for the Best VR film at the World Film Carnival in Singapore 2021, and the Golden Fox award of the Calcutta International Cult Films Festival in 2021 in the same category.[6][7]
Awards
[edit]- 2020 Best Experimental Short Film, International Film Festival of Adnaman and Nicobar
- 2020 Best Video Art, European Film Festival, Russia
- 2020 Best Experimental Short Film, Einstein Buddha Picasso Film Festival, India
- 2020 Best Experimental Film, Florence Film Awards, Italy
- 2021 Best VR Film, New York Tri-State International Film Festival, USA
- 2021 Best Virtual Reality and 360 Video, Cult Critic Movie Awards, India
- 2021 Best Virtual Reality and 360 Video, Tagore International Film Festival, India
- 2021 Best VR / AR / 360 Degree Film, Krimson Horyzon International Film Festival, USA
- 2021 Best VR / AR / 360° Video, Golden Fox Award, Calcutta Cult Film Festival, India
- 2021 Best VR 360 Film, Global Film Festival Awards, USA
- 2021 Best VR / AR / 360° Video, Golden Merlion Award, World Film Carnival, Singapore
- 2022 Best Virtual Reality, Dubai Festival, United Arab Emirates
- 2022 Winner Virtual Reality, Sydney Australian Film Festival, Australia
Personal life
[edit]Adard is married to Christine and has three adult sons and a grandchild. His home and studio are located in the small rural village Kienberg, in the Jura Hills of Switzerland.
References
[edit]- ^ Reinle, Jean-Pierre (2023-05-01). "Atmende Kunst von Stan Adard & Kaffeebilder von Marcel Wagner". Insidenews (in German). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Stan Adard – ARTisSpectrum". Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Phillips, Jenna (2017-01-19). "Digital Artist: Stan Adard". Looking Through the Eyes of Jennifer Phillips. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b "Breathing Digital – ARTisSpectrum". Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Film Reviews". KHIFF. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Awards, Milan Gold. "Milan Gold Awards". Milan Gold Awards (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Niio (2023-11-30). "Stan Adard: finding an inner anchor through digital art". Niio Blog. Retrieved 2024-10-29.