Willi Kissmer
(1951-2018)
Willi Kissmer was active as a rock musician while studying graphic design in Essen. As a guitarist, he co-founded the Duisburg-based band Bröselmaschine together with Peter Bursch and others.
After completing his studies, he undertook various study trips that took him to countries including Egypt, Greece, Italy, the Soviet Union, South America, and Turkey.
In 1980, he initially ended his career as a rock musician and turned his focus to painting. In 1984, he established his first etching workshop and created his first fabric paintings, which became characteristic of his work. His first torso series followed in 1985. In 1989, he purchased the Homberg Lift Tower in Duisburg and set up his studio there; from 2001 onward, he also maintained a summer studio in Burgundy, France.
His paintings, etchings, and art prints have been exhibited internationally.
Verified Exhibitions
1998
Art et Cetera in Straelen
Galerie Fritz Geyerin Plauen
Galerie Schönhof in Jade
Galerie am Ritterhof in Salzgitter
Galerie Aspectus in Neustadt an der Weinstraße
1999
Galerie Herrmann in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz
Parkview Fine Paintings in Bristol
Galerie Aurika in Frankfurt am Main
John Bloxham Gallery in London
Galerie No. 3 in Essen
Galerie Conrad in Bonn
2000
Galerie Rita Osper in Köln
Galerie Odermatt & Spatz in Schifferstadt
Turmgalerie Schröder in Bonn
Art et Cetera in Straelen
Kleine Weltlaterne in Berlin
John Bloxham Gallery in London
2001
Galeria Hella Maria Höfer auf Mallorca
Galerie Schönhof in Jade
The Framing Centre in Plymouth
2002
Galerie in der Marktstraße in Erfurt
Galerie F. X. Müller in Würzburg
Galerie Klose in Essen
The Menier Gallery in London
2003
Galerie am Dom in Wetzlar
The Menier Gallery in London
Galerie Vetter in Düren
The Framing Centre in Plymouth
Galerie Klose in Essen
2004
Galerie Cameo in Heilbronn
Galerie Pesch in Duisburg
John Bloxham in London
Galerie 1+ in Schaephuisen
2005
The Hart Gallery in Palm Desert
2009
Galerie Honingen in Gouda
