Kurt SCHUSTER

Kurt Schuster was born on August 10, 1906 in Forst/Lausitz and died on March 6, 1997 in Dresden. He was a renowned German painter and graphic artist who was known for his outstanding artistic work.
His artistic talent was already evident at a young age in his high-quality drawings, while his life was characterized by music and his studies. After studying at the Academy of Arts and Crafts and the Academy of Fine Arts in Dresden, where he was taught by renowned teachers such as Richard Müller, his success in poster competitions opened up his first opportunities as a graphic artist and painter.
During the National Socialist era, Schuster was a member of the Reichskammer der bildenden Künste and the Sächsischen Kunstverein. After his military service and the destruction of his home and earlier works in the bombing of Dresden in 1945, he continued his artistic activities. As a freelance graphic artist and painter, he worked for various institutions and became a member of important artistic associations in the GDR.
Schuster’s art was characterized by a deep connection to nature, a calm colour palette and an impressive depiction of light and shadow. Although he kept his distance from politics, his works often contained Christian motifs and themes that reflected his Christian-humanist attitude to life.
His works became particularly well known through publications in regional newspapers and calendars as well as through commissions from museums and public institutions. Despite his almost complete blindness in 1988, Schuster left behind a significant artistic legacy and died a respected artist in Dresden.