Hailing from the Saxon Ore Mountains, Klaus Süß was born in 1951. His occupation as a heating engineer and later as an engineer in air and refrigeration technology in Karl-Marx-Stadt (now known as Chemnitz) did not hinder him from pursuing his artistic interests. In fact, over the years, Klaus Süß immersed himself in painting and artistic printing techniques, all while being self-taught. He eventually left his job in the industry in 1978 and became a cultural manager in a large company. Around the same time, he joined the Chemnitz artist group CLARA MOSCH.
Since 1986, Klaus Süß has been working as a freelance artist, his focus primarily on linocuts. In 1987, he became a member of the Association of Visual Artists. His initial portfolio, including “Der große Gesang” (The Great Song) based on poems by Pablo Neruda and “Kassandra” based on Christa Wolf’s book, garnered attention. Klaus Süß is known for his dynamic and often richly-colored graphics featuring expressive human figures. He was one of the most renowned graphic artists in East Germany, and following the fall of the Berlin Wall, his works quickly gained recognition and appreciation in the West.
