"I create beauty through destruction."
Simon Berger is a Swiss contemporary artist internationally recognized for transforming glass through controlled impact. Using a hammer as his primary tool, he creates striking portraits by fracturing safety glass, turning cracks, reflections, and shattered surfaces into a unique visual language.
Originally trained as a carpenter, Berger developed a deep understanding of materials and craftsmanship before turning his attention to artistic experimentation. His breakthrough came through the discovery that destruction itself could become a creative process, allowing fractured glass to reveal unexpected images and emotional depth.
Balancing precision and spontaneity, Berger's works explore the tension between fragility and strength, chaos and control. Through his innovative technique, he transforms an industrial material into powerful portraits that challenge conventional notions of beauty and perception.