Profile

Artist Statement

Biography

Johannes Schumacher was born in Fribourg, Switzerland in 1967. He studied at the School of Decorative Arts in Geneva , where he received formation in graphic design. At the University of Bern, he earned pedagogical certification in Fine Arts. From the University of Zurich, Johannes also earned a Master of Arts and the certification to teach French and History from the University of Fribourg.

Johannes is married and lives in Fribourg, where he is teacher of visual and fine arts, as well as, French language courses at the Collège of Sainte-Croix. He is fluent in English, French, and German.

Johannes' work as a teacher coalesces with his work as a painter. His art reveals a fascination with the expression of forms and colors that convey an infinite number of emotions. This is true for his expressionistic pieces as well as his engaging works for children.