The Life and Artistic Journey of Fritz Faiss
Fritz Wilhelm Faiss was a German-American abstract expressionist artist born in Furtwangen im Schwarzwald, Germany. His early education included studies at the Bauhaus and the Stuttgart Academy of Fine Arts, and he also received training as a medical doctor. During his career in Germany, he was viewed by the government as a degenerate artist, facing harassment from the Gestapo and being forbidden from working. This period included a year spent in a forced labor camp, which left him very sick. Following the war, he returned to his art and teaching before emigrating to the United States in 1951, eventually settling in Pasadena, California.
Technique and Academic Legacy
Faiss became renowned for his use of encaustic painting, a method involving hot wax. His technical expertise extended to many other mediums, including:
His works often explored
biblical, mythological, and mystical themes. Beyond his studio practice, Faiss was a dedicated educator, teaching at UCLA and the Otis Art Institute. He eventually served as a tenured professor of art at California State University, Northridge, where he held the rank of professor emeritus until his retirement in 1973.Questions & Answers
Is there a 3D virtual tour of Fritz Faiss's works?
Fritz Faiss's artworks can be seen in a 3D gallery on the artist's 3D Museum page.
Is there an overview of all the subjects Fritz Faiss painted?
The Subject Atlas page maps Fritz Faiss's artworks by subject.
Can I explore Fritz Faiss's works by color spectrum?
Fritz Faiss's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.
Where can I see all artworks by Fritz Faiss?
Every work by Fritz Faiss on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
