PEOPLE AT WWAR.COM:

Since 1995, World Wide Arts Resources / absolutearts.com have been dedicated to connecting the people of the world to the world of art. Supplying the largest collection of contemporary art online, the finest arts search engine and browsable directory on the world wide web has always been and continues to be one of our priorities.

Markus Kruse, President and Founder

"My early exposure to art as well as working for galleries in Berlin, New York, Columbus, etc. really sparked my interest. When I first started to work with the Internet in 1993, I was struck by the lack of visual art within that medium. So, I started collecting a few art links and began publishing my curated exhibitions on the early www as part of any exhibition program. All of a sudden local exhibitions with national importance were propelled into an international arena. Some retropspective exhibitions such as 'Roy-Lichtenstein Pre-Pop' actually had more visitors from via the web than in the traditional gallery. By pushing the possibilities such as a live internet arts performance in 1996, I began to understand the impact and importance of the globalization of the visual arts via this medium. I guess it started snowballing from there... I love the ever changing nature and challenges of this type of work. I just wish that artists and art establishments around the world are equally eager to embrace this medium."

Markus' indepth knowledge of the visual arts as well as his expertise in Internet activities bring together two areas that often cannot be found when taking a scrutinizing look at Internet based Arts companies.

Markus holds a B.A. in Art History from Wittenberg University, an M.A. in Arts Administration/Art Education and a Ph.D. in Art Education from The Ohio State University.

When not at work you can find Markus restoring his 1958 wooden sailboat, getting it ready for the 2008 sailing season for lake erie, sailing his sailboat on lake Erie, sponging in North Carolina, windsurfing or travelling back to his original hometown Berlin, Germany... ... ...

Jodi Melfi, Vice President

'Having a practical fine arts education background, I see myself as the typical user of our services. I think it is important to provide an atmosphere online that fosters creativity. A mentor of mine once said ' Creativity can not work in a vacuum' Our job is to facilitate finding information and networking between artist enthusiasts.'

Jodi holds a B.F.A. from Columbus College of Art and Design and has worked as head of graphic design at Design Collective Incorporated, as a retail merchandising designer at Levi Strauss & Co., and in accounting at a large architectural firm.

When she's not outdoors reviewing email with her MacBook, you can often find Jodi taking care of her two Connamara ponies or practicing for the next jumpers show. She lately has rekindled her interest of skiing - now with her elementary age daughter.

Janet L. Thomas, Customer Care Specialist

"It's great to work with the clients and the artist to make both parties happy. It's interesting to see who's buying art and where art is going. We have artists as well as buyers from all over the world and it has really opened my eyes culturally."

Janet continues to work on her own photography skills outside of working at absolutearts.com and finds encouragement from other absolutearts.com artists.

"I've even gotten to know many of our artist from around the globe and have enjoyed our correspondences. It's exciting to bring a sale to an artist who I can consider a friend also."

A graduate of Ohio State University with a B.A. in Art History, Janet has a broad interest in art. She has spent her years after collage with art galleries, historical societies, museums, restoration work, and in a portrait photography studio.

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