I go by the name of Janosh CT. For me, art is far more than an aesthetic expression – it is language, connection, resistance, and hope all at once. Art opens up spaces where words fall short. It builds bridges between people and reveals that, at our core, we often seek the same things – closeness, meaning, inspiration.

Even as a child, I was deeply fascinated by art. My grandfather was creatively active, my mother painted – something about that left a mark on me. I remember my first drawings with colored pencils – simple objects, things from my immediate surroundings. It was quiet, almost meditative – and yet so full of life. Later, music and playing the piano became part of my creative world. The influence of hip-hop, especially artists like Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole, shaped me deeply – not only musically, but also in how I approach art and life. Their messages gave me the sense that art can carry responsibility. Their powerful lyrics inspired me to pass on inspiration myself.

After finishing school, I chose to begin an apprenticeship as an architectural draftsman – in part because it allowed me to combine creativity with structure. But my real school was what happened after hours: I painted, experimented, learned new techniques. I became fascinated with realism and its subtle nuances. My paintings began to tell stories. They became mirrors – I didn’t just want to depict something, I wanted to spark something – both in the viewer and in the creative process itself.

Later, I completed a vocational baccalaureate with a focus on design, opened my first studio, and began exploring new techniques and forms of expression. Figurative art, expressionism, and fast, intuitive painting processes broadened my repertoire. For me, it was never about committing to a single style – but about the freedom to combine different approaches.

Today, my art is a dialogue – between styles, techniques, and emotions. I intentionally shift between forms of expression, break free from habits, and let myself be guided – by the moment, the idea, the inner impulse. For me, art is not a finished goal, but a movement. An invitation to keep seeing ourselves and the world with new eyes.

Alongside my artistic work, I completed a degree in urban, transport, and spatial planning and now work as an urban planner. This, too, is about shaping spaces – spaces that connect and influence people.