In a contemporary art scene largely dominated by computer-generated imagery (CGI) and artificial intelligence, Susi Sie embodies poetic and technical resistance. A Zurich-based visual artist, she has made the bold choice to work strictly with analog techniques.
Her work is not created from computer-generated pixels, but from a complex physical interaction between matter and the lens. Susi Sie builds actual shooting laboratories where she uses high-precision macroscopic lenses to capture the metamorphoses of fluids, inks, crystals, and magnetic powders.
At Studio Artera, we champion this unique vision, in which the artist once again becomes a privileged observer of the laws of nature, revealing landscapes invisible to the naked eye without ever resorting to 3D simulation.
The core of Susi Sie's approach lies in exploring the boundary between art and science. She is one of the leading contemporary figures in cymatics, the study of the visualization of sound.
By subjecting matter (water, lycopodium, oils) to precise sound vibrations, she sculpts ephemeral liquid architectures. Her videos capture these molecular "dances," transforming audio frequencies into complex geometric patterns. This rigorous process allows her to create hypnotic works that evoke both the infinitely small (the cellular, the biological) and the infinitely large (nebulae, cosmic landscapes).
"My work is a tribute to the hidden beauty of nature and physics. I seek to decipher the secret code of the universe, not by programming it, but by filming it."
Susi Sie's technical expertise and "sublime" aesthetic have won over the world's leading cultural institutions and brands, confirming her status as a key artist on the visual scene. Her career has been marked by major critical successes, starting with an Emmy Award in 2023 for her outstanding art direction on the Netflix documentary A Trip to Infinity. Her analog visuals illustrated abstract mathematical concepts with organic poetry.
This recognition was already evident at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, where she created the macroscopic video sequences for the Opening Ceremony, illustrating the origins of life in front of billions of television viewers. Her unique visual style is now in demand by prestigious names such as HBO, Porsche, Sony, and the Siemens Group for campaigns and installations where image authenticity is paramount.
Susi She is not content with the screen alone, but extends her universe into physical space through monumental installations. Her works have been featured in iconic venues such as the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, through performances and projections, and the Kunstkraftwerk in Leipzig during the immersive exhibition "ORIGINS - Life's Epic Journey," plunging viewers into the heart of matter in motion. Her work also shines through regular screenings in digital art circuits and experimental film festivals from New York to London.
Going against the grain in an era saturated with digital images, Zurich-based artist Susi Sie has made the radical choice to work exclusively with analog technology. In her laboratory, far removed from algorithms and 3D, she uses macroscopic lenses to capture the physical metamorphosis of matter: inks, crystals, fluids.
