"INS HOLZ GESCHNITTEN" by Klaus Süß

We had an anniversary! For the 10th time, we welcomed an artist in the series "Science meets Art" at Fraunhofer ENAS. On this occasion, we were pleased to present works by the Chemnitz artist Klaus Süß. Under the title "INS HOLZ GESCHNITTEN" (EN: CARVED INTO WOOD) he exhibited graphics and sculptures in our space.

The opening reception for the exhibition took place on Friday, November 14, 2014, at 6:00 PM, at Fraunhofer ENAS, Technologie-Campus 3 in Chemnitz.

About Klaus Süß:

• 1951 Born in Crottendorf/Erzgebirge
• 1978 – 82 Staff member at the gallery "CLARA MOSCH"
• Since 1984 Engaged in the technique of lost-cut printing
• Since 1986 Freelance work in Chemnitz
• 1988 "WILHELM HÖPFNER GRAPHICS PRIZE" from the Winkelmann Society, Prize of the exhibition "100 Selected Graphics of the GDR"
• Since 1990 Travels to the Canary Islands
• 1992 Book illustration "BAAL" by Brecht published by Verlag Faber & Faber
• 1993 Study stays in Israel and Tunisia
• 1994/95 Study stay in South Africa
• 1995 Art Prize of the Sparkasse Ludwigsburg, Competition Winner - Art in Architecture
• 1996 Winner of the competition "Show Your Flag - Flags over Chemnitz"
• Since 1997 Increased focus on acrylic and oil painting
• 2000 Collaboration with the "ANASAGESTHEATER"
• 2001 Book illustration "CARMEN" for the Büchergilde
• 2002 Publication of the catalog of graphic portfolios from 1984-2001
• 2003 Installation of the signet sculpture in the outdoor area of Erdgas Südsachsen in Chemnitz (Competition Winner)
• 2005/06 Creation of 14 wood relief panels "KREUZWEG" for the Protestant Church in Eitorf
• seit 2007 Unique books in watercolor technique, participation in the annual wood carving plein air in Göpfersdorf
• 2009 Book illustration "BLUEBEARD" for Leipziger Bibliophilen Abend e.V., Awarded "Best Books 2009"
• 2010 Study stay in South Africa, Cape Town
• 2012 Book illustration "The Emperor's New Clothes" published by Büchergilde Gutenberg, Frankfurt
• 2013 Book illustration "The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs" in the burgart Presse-Rudolstadt
  

The gallery talk with Klaus Süß and Georg Felsmann took place on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at 5:00 PM at Fraunhofer ENAS, Technologie-Campus 3 in Chemnitz.