Hans Erni (February 21, 1909 – March 21, 2015) was a Swiss graphic designer, painter, illustrator, engraver and sculptor.
Born in Lucerne, the third of eight siblings, to a cabin cruiser engineer, he studied art at the Académie Julian in Paris and later in Berlin, and admired artists such as Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.He is known for having illustrated postage stamps, his lithographs for the Swiss Red Cross, his participation on the Olympic Committee as well as his activism. His 1939 works and first major public success was a mural titled Switzerland: "Vacation Land of the People" was commissioned and displayed for the national exhibition in Zürich.
The Hans Erni Museum, situated in the grounds of the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne, contains a large collection of artwork, he also designed ceramics and theatre costumes and sets. He did the art for Swiss bank notes, in the 1940s but, after the notes were already printed they were never published, because a member of the State Council of Lucerne criticized that Erni was deemed as a communist. However, Erni was never a member of any political party. In 2004, he was awarded the honorary citizenship of the city of Lucerne. On 10 January 2009 he received the SwissAward for lifetime accomplishment.
In his career, he realized about 300 posters and several murals — including for the 1980 Salon international de l'automobile, Red Cross, IOC, United Nations and ICAO.
He illustrated about 200 books and created 90 postage stamps and 25 medals.
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Some of their strengths
Hans Erni has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Practical, Intuitive, Intelligent, Exacting, Soulful, Understanding, and Conscious.
Soulful and Understanding
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Hans Erni is someone who is a soulful, understanding, and conscious person, who combines smarts with a deep talent for creativity and imagination. A person who is known for being diligent and strong.
Adventurous and Free
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Hans Erni well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.
Methodical and Exacting
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Hans Erni as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.
A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.
Wise and Deep
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Hans Erni is someone who tends to have an internal innate wisdom, and who people tend to see as an "old soul".
They are also someone who is confident and creative, and who has a love for starting new projects, inventing new things, and giving back to the community.
Creative and Imaginative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Hans Erni tends to be someone who is sensitive, imaginative, creative, and somewhat of a dreamer. Who is intuitive and compassionate, and who has a friendly, easygoing, calming and relaxing effect on people and for whom friends and family mean the world.
Some of Hans Erni's challenges
While Hans Erni has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Hans Erni can be Indecisive, Unrealistic, Hesitant, Narcissistic, Sensitive, Critical, and Blunt.
Indecisive and Unrealistic
One of Hans Erni's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as indecisive and unrealistic.
Hans Erni must also exercise caution as they can be excessive and unrealistic.
Sensitive and Critical
Hans Erni is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.
Lethargic and Unrealistic
Finally, Hans Erni also can be too soft, lazy and lethargic, and who can have difficulty finding others who share a similarly dreamy outlook on life.
