Kai-Uwe Gundlach

Your art is...

...weird humor and colourful fun.

Name something you love, and why.

I love my family and my dog, because I love them.

Which professional success meant the most to you? 

I can live from my work as a photographer

Could you eat cheesecake for a whole week? 

No, but I can eat macarons every day...;)

Analog or Digital?

I love both. I take photos with my iphone but also with the 8x10 camera on film. The iphone is always with me. The 8x10 isn ́t...

Where do you go when you want to be with you? 

In my studio.

Tell us something about your education

I did a formal education as a photographer in the north part of Germany.
After several jobs as an assistant, I founded a black&white lab for fine-art-printing in Hamburg. After three years I decided to be a photographer.

A question that moves you right now 

Why do we eat animals?

Why photography?

Photography is such a great way to express yourself. It captures moments that never come again.

What was the weirdest encounter, the craziest adventure or the most beautiful moment you experienced on a shoot?

I spent a week travelling in Kamchatka, the easternmost part of Russia. I was very impressed by the people, the volcanoes and the desert.

What is more important to you: Form or content?

A mixture of both. Content is important to tell a story. Form is important to make a story big.

What part of the human face is your favorite? 

The eyes.

Where does your inspiration live?

From the daily life. I like walking through cities. Always off the beaten track.
I love the grungy corners, where a mix of different architectural styles meet.
I don't like the too clean new office areas. I want to be able to discover something. It's nice to meet a small shop owner here. It's the normal life that I find exciting and inspiring