The internationally renowned artist was born in 1948, fled from East Germany via Sweden to the Federal Republic of Germany in 1967 and settled down in Karlsruhe. 

His painted works are based on three main themes: the infinity of the universe, the landscape - and the human being. To Rudi Fielitz art is not only about delicate craftsmanship but is always a challenging process - artistic working at its best. This also demonstrated in the various materials that he incorporates into his work. These have very different technical and aesthetic qualities which the artist has to grapple with. Rudi Fielitz treats them in an experimental way, while exploring their form. He creates structures that enhance each other so that fascinating aesthetic harmonies emerge. Alternatively, he brings opposing materials together for intentional disharmonious contrasts. For example, the artist, in working with safety glass has to mould the natural resistance of the material by hand or with tools. However, the choice of the material and the type of its processing always depend on the specific direction the art piece is taking.  

However, the material is only a means to an end. The actual challenge is to put out there the best artistic statement possible. Consistently Rudi Fielitz continues to work on an art piece, sometimes for months and years until he is satisfied with the concept and its artistic quality. In this manner he creates under constant self-reflection paintings and pictorial works of great artistic power.