Early Years and Discovery of Creativity

Born on May 25, 2003, in Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia, and partially raised in Wodzisław Śląski, Poland.
My interest in art and fashion began in elementary school, deepening as a teenager when I creatively explored media and emotions to process various experiences. Despite lonely childhood years, I found solace and tranquility in my creative work.

First Steps in Graphic Design

At the age of 13, I delved into graphic design, collaborating with numerous musicians worldwide. After my first burnout at 16, I managed to regroup a year ago and have been actively working on personal projects, utilizing my graphic design skills exclusively for my creations.

Internship at Thom Krom - A Personal Milestone

A significant personal milestone was my internship at my favorite avant-garde label, Thom Krom. There, I experienced artistic freedom, showcasing my organizational skills. The internship left a lasting impact on my character and creativity, with inspiring exchanges with Thomas Kromik.

Journey to Artistic Self-Realization

At 17, I moved out to pursue a clothing technology apprenticeship at Maria Lennssen in Mönchengladbach in 2020. Putting the apprenticeship on hold in 2023, my desire led me to start a new life in Hamburg.
Here, I aim to establish an avant-garde label encompassing clothing, objects, art, and lifestyle, breathing new life into the avant-garde scene and connecting people in Hamburg.

Artistic Diversity

My artistic works span various mediums, from print media to digital visualization, drawings, illustrations, and avant-garde fashion.
I play with different media, using personal photographs to depict memories, unity, identity transformation, and dark life phases. The intentionally dark tone encourages viewers to engage with uncomfortable subjects, fostering personal growth.

Future Plans: Collaborating with Pletl Studio

My future remains undisclosed, but I will release multiple artistic series in close collaboration with Pletl Studio.

Incorporating Influences

Music, especially from the punk, post-punk, and darkwave genres, plays a significant role in my artistic world. Ann Demeulemeester is a great influence, yet I draw inspiration mainly from my past and personal experiences to infuse authenticity into my works and reflect my personal development.

The Mission

My artistic works involve playing with various media, including print media, digital visualization, drawings, illustrations, poetry, and avant-garde fashion. In my digital works, I exclusively integrate my own photographs from the past to the present. My approach is multifaceted, aiming to constantly expand horizons in both artistic works and life in general.

The main themes of my works encompass memories, unity, identity transformation, and dark life phases. With an intentionally dark expression, I encourage viewers to confront uncomfortable topics and strive for personal growth. My works aim to prompt reflection on events and memories that influence one's identity and characteristics. Through this staged confrontation with one's life, I seek to compel viewers to face the unpleasant directly, as avoidance can hinder personal growth.

A particular concern of mine is normalizing topics such as mental health and navigating through challenging life phases. These aspects of my works aim to contribute to society not criticizing such experiences but normalizing them. Everyone faces problems or undergoes difficult phases in life, and my goal is to bring people together through my art and advocate for open and understanding interactions.

Invitation to Interaction

Various projects, both online and physical, will unfold in the near future. I'm always open to conversations, questions, and feedback. Feel free to drop by and follow me on Instagram: @patrik.stump