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Matthias Klemm | |
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Born | 8 May 1941 |
Nationality | German |
Occupation(s) | Painter, Graphic artist |
Website | matthias-klemm |
Matthias Klemm (born 8 May 1941 in Bromberg, Bydgoszcz) is a German painter and graphic artist.
Prior to 1989, his work focused mostly on criticism of East Germany and Christian themes. In 1989 he formed a personal friendship with Rudolf Otto Wiemer.
In 1990 came his creation of graphical diary pages depicting the peaceful revolution in East Germany during the fall of 1989. During that time he created many works that became symbols for the peaceful revolution and were used for some time by the opposition movements, being shown in churches or seen on the streets in Leipzig and other cities.
Klemm currently lives in Leipzig and works as a freelance painter and graphic artist.
Some of his work is in public and private ownership in the following countries: Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Norway, Finland, Liechtenstein and Netherlands.
His works spans a broad range and mixes different techniques including collage, rollage, lithography, Walztechnik, paintings and designs on building structures e.g. churches, hospitals, and work involving wood structures and glass.[ citation needed ]
He has used wax technique with Walztechnik, to create portraits of Johannes Brahms, Kurt Masur, Riccardo Chailly, Herbert Blomstedt and Woody Allen. [1]