Frank Nitsche

Why I Became an Artist
Even as a child, I discovered a world of lightness and friendliness through drawing, in contrast to the often harsh realities of life. Although the GDR initially led me to study mathematics and physics, it was there that I met my mentor, Paul Otto Knust—the artist who opened the door to painting for me and became like a father to me.

But it wasn’t until I was 41 that I dared to take the plunge and fully dedicate myself to art: I began a new course of study at the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design and audited classes at the Leipzig Academy of Visual Arts (HGB Leipzig), set up a studio, and finally immersed myself in this world of paintings.

Why did I become an artist?

Because art has always been my refuge—the place where everything became easy and I could be completely myself.

Studies at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle
Art teacher at a secondary school (Gymnasium)

Numerous exhibitions throughout Germany since 2000, mostly in art associations and municipal galleries.