Bernd Sannwald

Bernd Sannwald was born near Stuttgart in 1953. Photography was part of his life since early youth. Art retreated into the background during his study of biology and medicine and establishment of a psychotherapy practice.
>"In my work I present enigmatic views of everyday objects, mysterious structures and shapes that only reveal their true nature after a second or even third examination, and turn the spotlight on objects that would otherwise have gone ignored. This way I extend the boundaries of photography beyond their accustomed limits, awakening associations and drawing our imaginations further into the unknown. I use light to paint images, capturing mysterious simulacra of my perceptions – a section, an unusual perspective, a play of light and shadow or a reflection - always eschewing macro photography or image editing."

Bernd Sannwald studied with renowned photographers including Jacqueline Esen, Gérard Pleynet and Dr. Erwin Geiss.

In 2011 Bernd Sannwald opened his own studio/gallery in Munich-Solln. He also joined the local artists’ association "Künstlerkreis Münchner Süden" and he won the Munich photographic competition, “Foto-Zehnkampf”.
From 2012 to 2013 he has exhibited in Munich at the Orangery in the English Garden and in Pullach Civic Centre, in Krailling and at Plattform 3/3 Gallery in Friedrichshafen.
In 2014 he received the general public award at the exhibition of the Künstlerkreis.
In 2015 three works from Bernd Sannwald were accepted at „The 30th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition“, New York City. In 2015 he joined the artists’ association „ Biennale Austria“, Vienna, and as a member of that 4 works are presented at the „15th International Architecture Exhibition“, Venice, Italy.