Creative Journey
Howdy Y'all!
I’m Chris. 30 years old, based in the south of Germany, and I work as an engineer. But at my core, I do art.
My journey into art began later in life. In 2021, I bought a second-hand Fujifilm X‑T30 and started taking photographs, hoping they would turn out dreamy. They didn’t. Not straight out of the camera, and not after my first attempts at editing either. Still, I kept going.
Over time, my perspective shifted. I began to move away from conventional imagery and leaned into distortion, atmosphere, and ambiguity. What started as a pursuit of dreamy visuals evolved into a fascination with the obscure — with softness, darkness, and the things left unsaid.
Lately, my focus has shifted toward drawing. I create images intended to be tattooed: traditional in spirit, strictly black and white, reduced to form, contrast, and symbolism.
I’m drawn to conversations around dreamlike imagery, obscurity, and traditional drawing and design techniques.
let's tuck in!
Cheers
Chris
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your background?
I am a self-taught digital artist and photographer with a background in mechanical engineering. I'm currently a Research Associate and PhD Candidate at University of Stuttgart, Germany.
What inspires your art?
My interests in photography, skateboarding, and slow living greatly influence my creative process and artwork.
How did you start photography?
I started photography by wanting to create the "film look" but could not afford film and analogue cameras. After experimenting with countless apps , always aiming for that film look, I ended up buying my first real camera. A Fujifilm X-T30.
Do you sell your artwork?
Yes, I'd love to share my art.
Where can I see your work?
You can explore my portfolio on this website and on instagram. Links are in the symbols.
What are your favorite photography subjects?
I love taking pictures of random situations. Everyday life and anything interesting that meets the eyes.