Born in Duesseldorf, Germany, Thomas Kruesselmann picked up both a stills and a film-camera at age 13 and never let go of them. Literature and Media studies at Heinrich Heine University, a few years in advertising, writing concepts and TV-commercials, preceded the final destination of visual artist. Working as a freelance photographer and director since 1999,he has shot numerous advertising campaigns and motion content for clients such as Braun, Gardeur, Wella, Sony, RTL Television, Fujifilm, Citroen or Microsoft. Thomas often creates stills and motion within one production, on one budget, in one visual language. Although Thomas' trend is towards fashion and beauty, his portfolio contains elements of lifestyle and documentary imagery. Evidence of his personal body of work can be found in various exhibitions and collections.
Since 2008, Thomas is a professional member of the BFF Bund Freischaffender Fotodesigner. He lives in the Duesseldorf area, but frequently shoots in New York City and Los Angeles.
Website: http://kruesselmann.com
1- when did you decide to pursue art/illustration as a career?
In high school.I got my best grades in music, languages and the photography part of art class where I copied Duane Michaels`style.
I photographed all my teachers for the school magazine, flatteringly, even the ones who gave me bad grades.
2- What are your goals as an artist?
My goal is to always have one, which so far has come true.
In order to live, I need to produce, no matter if I am paid for it or not.
In the streets of a big city.
4- Where in the world is your favorite place to see art?
Oh, there is not just one. In our kitchen, where my son displays the stones he finds on his adventures.
At the MoMA, the Whitney, at K21 and Kunstsammlung NRW in Duesseldorf. In books. In Venice, California.
In my dreams.
5- What exhibit, that you have seen within the last year, has most influenced you?
Wolfgang Tillmans at K21. I didn't really like it, but couldn't get it out of my head.
6- Do you collect anything?
Moments. With my camera.
7- If you could choose anyone to see your work, who would he or she be?
Anyone who responds to it and lets me know.
8- What is the greatest compliment anyone has ever paid to you regarding
your artwork?
"Why aren`t you famous?"
9- In which walls would you like to see your work exposed in 10/20 years.
Any walls that I`m welcome to. But most importantly within the minds of the visitors.
10. Last one, Who would you love to see answering this same questions?
Helmut Newton. Unfortunately that`s not possible anymore. www.helmutnewton.com
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