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https://nicolas-schmid.ch/water-me,-please
2026-09-27T23:06:27+00:00
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<span style="--font-scale: 0.9;"><b>water me, please</b>, 2025<br />
artificial fertilizer, salt, copper plates</span><br />
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<span style="--font-scale: 1.1;">This work investigates the chemical and aesthetic transformation of copper through controlled oxidation processes with nitrogen-containing fertilizers. <br />
The intention was to develop ice-like structures and pigments. <br />
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Both materials are commonly used in agriculture, copper as fungicide, ammonia and phosphate as fertilizers.</span><br />
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https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P3144362545469439772548278056155/DSC07076.jpg
detailed view of oxidated copper plate
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detailed view of oxidated copper plate
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<span style="--font-scale: 0.9;"><b>water me, please</b>, 2025<br />
artificial fertilizer, salt, copper plates</span><br />
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<span style="--font-scale: 1.1;">This work investigates the chemical and aesthetic transformation of copper through controlled oxidation processes with nitrogen-containing fertilizers. <br />
The intention was to develop ice-like structures and pigments. <br />
<br />
Both materials are commonly used in agriculture, copper as fungicide, ammonia and phosphate as fertilizers.</span><br />
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https://nicolas-schmid.ch/cryoconite-1
2026-09-27T23:06:27+00:00
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<span style="--font-scale: 0.9;"><b>Cryoconite</b>, 2025, installation <br />
reused glacier protection fleece, ice, beetroot, charcoal</span><br />
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<br />
<span style="--font-scale: 1.1;">Cryoconite is a mixture of fine, wind-blown dust (containing rock particles, soot, and other emissions) and organic material that accumulates on ice sheets and glaciers. <br />
This dark layer absorbs sunlight more effectively than ice and accelerates melting. <br /><br />
This installation was part of a group exhibition and paired with an <br />
ambient listening session containing natural soundscapes mixed with electronic rhythms.</span><br />
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<span style="--font-scale: 0.9;"><b>Cryoconite</b>, 2025, installation <br />
reused glacier protection fleece, ice, beetroot, charcoal</span><br />
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<span style="--font-scale: 1.1;">Cryoconite is a mixture of fine, wind-blown dust (containing rock particles, soot, and other emissions) and organic material that accumulates on ice sheets and glaciers. <br />
This dark layer absorbs sunlight more effectively than ice and accelerates melting. <br /><br />
This installation was part of a group exhibition and paired with an <br />
ambient listening session containing natural soundscapes mixed with electronic rhythms.</span><br />
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https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/T3153267830669031168081377424603/DSC01514.JPG
installation view at Ambient Undergrounds
https://nicolas-schmid.ch/blood-snow
2026-09-27T23:06:27+00:00
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<span style="--font-scale: 0.9;"><b>Blood Snow</b>,
2025, digital prints of vectorized photographs on paper<br />
3x297x420 mm</span><br />
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<span style="--font-scale: 1.1;">Blood snow is a phenomenon where snow appears red due to the presence of snow algae, which uses a red carotenoid pigment for selfprotection from intense light and ultraviolet radiation. <br />
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The source of this work were photographs capturing snow algae populations in the Aletsch Region VS.<br />
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Coordinates: 46°27‘38.5“N 8°00‘43.8“E</span><br />
https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/H3144322094858739131884788839643/DSC07114.jpg
<span style="--font-scale: 0.9;"><b>Blood Snow</b>,
2025, digital prints of vectorized photographs on paper<br />
3x297x420 mm</span><br />
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<span style="--font-scale: 1.1;">Blood snow is a phenomenon where snow appears red due to the presence of snow algae, which uses a red carotenoid pigment for selfprotection from intense light and ultraviolet radiation. <br />
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The source of this work were photographs capturing snow algae populations in the Aletsch Region VS.<br />
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Coordinates: 46°27‘38.5“N 8°00‘43.8“E</span><br />
https://nicolas-schmid.ch/glacial-milk
2026-09-27T23:06:27+00:00
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<span style="--font-scale: 0.9;"><b>glacial milk</b><i>, </i>2023, installation<br />
ice, beetroot, snow algae extract (chlamydomonas nivalis), climbing ropes, reused glacier protective fleece, pet bottles</span><br />
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<span style="--font-scale: 1.1;">Glacial milk is meltwater from a glacier, which commonly has a milky appearance from suspended fine sediment.<br />
This work investigates processes of change in Swiss alpine regions,
including the use of geotextiles for glacier protection, <br />
the presence of cryophilic microorganisms
(e.g., snow algae),
and their relationship to glacier and snow melt. <br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrjilNnPreU">time lapse video</a></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrjilNnPreU"> <u><br /></u></a>
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<span style="--font-scale: 0.9;"><b>glacial milk</b><i>, </i>2023, installation<br />
ice, beetroot, snow algae extract (chlamydomonas nivalis), climbing ropes, reused glacier protective fleece, pet bottles</span><br />
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<span style="--font-scale: 1.1;">Glacial milk is meltwater from a glacier, which commonly has a milky appearance from suspended fine sediment.<br />
This work investigates processes of change in Swiss alpine regions,
including the use of geotextiles for glacier protection, <br />
the presence of cryophilic microorganisms
(e.g., snow algae),
and their relationship to glacier and snow melt. <br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrjilNnPreU">time lapse video</a></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrjilNnPreU"> <u><br /></u></a>
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https://nicolas-schmid.ch/bioindicating-moss
2026-09-27T23:06:27+00:00
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<span style="--font-scale: 0.9;"><b>bioindicating moss</b><i>,</i> 2023, installation<br />
moss (eurhynchium striatum), mud, notebook, white paint</span><br />
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<span style="--font-scale: 1.1;">Moss absorbs water and nutrients directly from the air, accumulating pollutants such as heavy metals and particulate matter. <br />
It´s sensitivity to environmental changes makes it a natural indicator of air quality and a subtle contributor to air purification. <br />
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moss origin: 47°22‘05.7“N 8°34‘50.9“E</span><br />
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<span style="--font-scale: 0.9;"><b>bioindicating moss</b><i>,</i> 2023, installation<br />
moss (eurhynchium striatum), mud, notebook, white paint</span><br />
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<span style="--font-scale: 1.1;">Moss absorbs water and nutrients directly from the air, accumulating pollutants such as heavy metals and particulate matter. <br />
It´s sensitivity to environmental changes makes it a natural indicator of air quality and a subtle contributor to air purification. <br />
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moss origin: 47°22‘05.7“N 8°34‘50.9“E</span><br />
https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/A3144348469293992702927016883419/IMG_4080-3.jpg
microscopic image of the moss eurhynchium striatum<br />
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https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Y3144351011052411875292424500443/P1010414-Kopie.jpg
installation view at Kulturplatz
https://nicolas-schmid.ch/the-bull-and-the-lion-1
2026-09-27T23:06:27+00:00
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<b>The bull & the lion</b>, 2025<br />
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80 x 110 cm<br />
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Acrylics and mixed media on canvas<br />
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https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/E3153251315151488023330139206875/IMG_7158.heic
<b>The bull & the lion</b>, 2025<br />
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80 x 110 cm<br />
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Acrylics and mixed media on canvas<br />
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https://nicolas-schmid.ch/blue-necklace
2026-09-27T23:06:27+00:00
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<b>blue necklace</b>, 2025<br />
<br />60 x 80 cm<br />
<br />Acrylics and mixed media on canvas
https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/N3144387569953515285451809289435/IMG_2505.jpeg
<b>blue necklace</b>, 2025<br />
<br />60 x 80 cm<br />
<br />Acrylics and mixed media on canvas
https://nicolas-schmid.ch/the-mountain-is-you
2026-09-27T23:06:28+00:00
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<b>The mountain is you</b>, 2024<br />
<br />80 x 110 cm<br />
<br />Acrylics and mixed media on canvas
https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/U3153249267987170955265229518043/the-mountain.tif
<b>The mountain is you</b>, 2024<br />
<br />80 x 110 cm<br />
<br />Acrylics and mixed media on canvas
https://nicolas-schmid.ch/forest-ghosts-1
2026-09-27T23:06:28+00:00
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<b>forest ghosts,</b> 2024<br />
<br />80 x 110 cm<br />
<br />Acrylics and mixed media on canvas
https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/J3153575383345517341791583007963/Carrier.tif
<b>forest ghosts,</b> 2024<br />
<br />80 x 110 cm<br />
<br />Acrylics and mixed media on canvas
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