In an everyday life plagued by stress and a society that is becoming more and more dynamic, with progress and technology at the center, one increasingly longs for a counter-image, for places where time seems to stand still. In his oil paintings, Rudi Cotroneo represents an ideal and an idyll in which the desire for simplicity and problem-freeness is reflected.

Rudi Cotroneo, born in 1965 in Switzerland, is a renowned artist known for his innovative blend of realism and abstract art. Educated at the University of Zurich, Cotroneo's work explores themes of human experience and nature. His acclaimed exhibitions span Europe, and he has received awards like the Swiss Art Award. Cotroneo lives and works in Zurich, where he also mentors young artists.