dialogue
»...his portraits are his way of reaching out to his audience - somewhat akin to a dialogue between two people. ... His faces are timeless documents of everyday people - from the sad, old man looking folornly at his empty bottle, to the contented fisherman in Penang to a group of children huddled together at play, the photographer seems to have done a good job on his subjects. ... Barthelmes's photographs have the certain kind of "energy" which do not just show the surface of a face. ... Surprisingly, the famous is not an important factor here, especially for those who appreciate quality photographs. ...«
THE SUN - KUALA LUMPUR
Nov 30, 1999
for the "faces" - exhibition
dialogue
»...his portraits are his way of reaching out to his audience - somewhat akin to a dialogue between two people. ... His faces are timeless documents of everyday people - from the sad, old man looking folornly at his empty bottle, to the contented fisherman in Penang to a group of children huddled together at play, the photographer seems to have done a good job on his subjects. ... Barthelmes's photographs have the certain kind of "energy" which do not just show the surface of a face. ... Surprisingly, the famous is not an important factor here, especially for those who appreciate quality photographs. ...«
THE SUN - KUALA LUMPUR
Nov 30, 1999
for the "faces" - exhibition
»… because the women show an obvious pride and their exposed bodies are presented as architectural masterpieces. …«
FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG
Dec. 22, 2001
sensitive view
»The sensual-erotic perspectives displayed in the fascinating shots by photographer and musician Johannes Barthelmes are not only evidence of an extraordinary talent for portraying female beauty, but also an expression of a contemporary and sensitive view of the role of women in eroticism.
In addition to aesthetics, self-confidence, female strength and a boldness for self-irony, as well as passion, abandonment and seduction are essential elements in this artist’s masterly works. And these qualities do not only inspire men but also inspire and arouse the enthusiasm of women.«