Planet #173 at the Swiss Gala 2026 – Swiss Society of New York
Ort: New York City Datum: Saturday, March 14

About the event
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Swiss Society of New York will host the Swiss Gala 2026 at 583 Park Avenue, Manhattan – an iconic Beaux-Arts venue in the heart of New York City. As part of this distinguished evening, my work “Oscillating Planet 173” will be presented in the Silent Auction. The participation takes place in collaboration with Van Leeuwen Art. Each year, Patricia van Leeuwen presents a selected artist within the framework of this gala – this year, Planet 173 is part of that selection. For decades, the Swiss Society of New York has fostered the Swiss community in the greater New York area and promoted cultural dialogue between Switzerland and the United States. The gala is considered one of the most established social events of the Swiss community in New York.
With Planet #173, a work from my “Planets” series enters this setting – a series exploring oscillation, density, and inner movement. The planet appears as a closed form, yet its surface remains in constant transformation. Lines condense, overlap, and dissolve again. A tension emerges between structure and organic energy. I am honoured that Planet 173 will be presented in this international context at the heart of New York.
Further information: https://www.swisssociety.org https://vanleeuwenart.com
“The Dialogue of Elements: Balance in the Modern World”
Photography: Pauschenwein
About the artist
The Dialogue of Elements: Balance in the Modern World" In my art, the raw power of nature merges with the complexity of human emotions. Each brushstroke, each digital element, is part of a profound dialogue between myself, my environment, and the endless possibilities of creation. Nature is my greatest teacher—in its colors, plays of light, and forms, I find an inexhaustible source of inspiration. It reminds us that our place in this world is fragile, and that to find true harmony, we must engage mindfully with our surroundings. My works are an attempt to explore the balance between the analog and the digital. With each piece, I aim to connect the depth and precision of realistic painting with the freedom and openness of digital abstraction. The resulting forms reflect the contrasts that collide in our modern world— nature and technology, emotion and rationality, chaos and order. I invite the viewer to look beyond the surface and discover the subtle layers of meaning and symbolism hidden within each of my compositions. My art is more than mere representation. It is a call to pause, to appreciate the beauty and imperfection within and around us, and to recognize the deeper connections that thread through our lives. It is a reminder that true growth arises not only from achievement and ambition, but also from the conscious experience of the moment. I dream of a world where we live in mindful, respectful balance with nature and ourselves, always ready to keep the essential in sight.
Planet #173 at the Swiss Gala 2026 – Swiss Society of New York
New York City, 583 Park Avenue, Manhattan


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