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Austrian artist JOSTA, originally from Vienna and shaped by a career in film and television, is developing a unique style within contemporary painting that combines expressionism with abstract art. His portraits of celebrities such as Woody Allen, Helmut Qualtinger, Marilyn Monroe, Elon Musk, and Hedy Lamarr feature thick layers of oil paint, often applied with a palette knife or broad brushstrokes, creating a relief-like texture. His works are characterized by a vibrant, high-contrast color palette - turquoise with red, yellow, green, pink, or violet - that captures the inner worlds of their subjects. Spontaneous splashes of color and dripping strokes lend his images a dynamic energy, inspired by his theater and film-drenched background.

"Sliwowitz", 120 x 100 cm

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At a young age, JOSTA developed a deep love for painting and drawing, which continues to this day. After graduating from high school, he started to study journalism before completing an apprenticeship at the renowned Krauss drama school. JOSTA gained valuable experience during his time on tour with a theater company and his appearances in various TV productions. At the same time he developed his writing skills as a screenwriter and worked as a script doctor, developed concepts for film and television projects and wrote for the well-known TV series "Schlosshotel Orth".

At the turn of the millennium, JOSTA founded the film and video production company SDG Austria, where he was able to contribute his creative energy in the areas of directing, editing, graphic and motion design. This phase allowed him to further develop his artistic skills and express his passion for visual design. A few years ago, JOSTA returned to its roots in classical painting. His pictures, which he often creates with a palette knife and strong colors, bear witness to an unmistakable style. At the same time, he remained true to his personal preference for drawing with pen and paper.

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