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FORTUNE HUNTER

Joaquin Lemaitre alias Fortune Hunter is a self-taught artist, born in Dortmund, Germany and raised in La Paz, Bolivia. He moved to Montreal, Canada for his undergraduate studies at Concordia University, where he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. He has displayed his work in southern and central Germany and has been featured in different contemporary art blogs, such as Art Verge and IGNANT. He currently resides and works in Stuttgart, Germany.

Fortune thinks of his art practice as a way of engaging with an uncharted reality of the self, which lingers back and forth between the physical world and the subconscious. He is interested in finding a common ground between the status quo and the seemingly impossible. His current work explores the multifaceted human condition by portraying elements of pop culture and the natural world in unique settings and realities that are strongly affiliated with the subconscious.
Fortune Hunter's artistic mastery evokes a sense of wonder, as he paints the vivid tapestry of our collective consciousness, blurring the lines between fantasy and truth.
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From Engineer to Explorer of the Uncharted Self

Joaquin Lemaitre, known by his pseudonym Fortune Hunter, is a fusion of disciplines. Born in Dortmund, Germany, and raised in La Paz, Bolivia, he journeyed to Montreal, Canada for formal education in mechanical engineering. Yet, the realm of art called to him, luring him from the precision of machinery to the boundless world of creativity. Today, Fortune Hunter's varied background reverberates through his work, appreciated in exhibitions across Germany and highlighted on leading contemporary art blogs.

His self-taught artistry treads into the uncharted territories of the self, a voyage that oscillates between the physical world and the subconscious. Fortune Hunter delves deep into the human condition, masterfully merging elements of pop culture and the natural world into surreal, dreamlike scenarios that echo the subconscious.

Surrealism Meets Realism: Unveiling Hidden Layers

Fortune Hunter is not just an artist but also a storyteller. Behind the humor, surrealism, and clandestine messages of his work lies an artistry deeply rooted in real-life situations. His piece, "Reinforcement," is an oil-on-wood panel painting that depicts an old-fashioned piggy bank, embodying a sense of protection and support. This work, like his others, beautifully explores the interplay of light and shadow, reality and fantasy.

Fortune's Stuttgart-based studio is a microcosm of his art — compact yet brimming with creativity, a space where orderliness meets spontaneity. An electric guitar stands by his workspace, ready to serenade his painting sessions and affirming the vibrant, playful spirit that permeates his serious themes.

From Engineer to Explorer of the Uncharted Self

Joaquin Lemaitre, known by his pseudonym Fortune Hunter, is a fusion of disciplines. Born in Dortmund, Germany, and raised in La Paz, Bolivia, he journeyed to Montreal, Canada for formal education in mechanical engineering. Yet, the realm of art called to him, luring him from the precision of machinery to the boundless world of creativity. Today, Fortune Hunter's varied background reverberates through his work, appreciated in exhibitions across Germany and highlighted on leading contemporary art blogs.

His self-taught artistry treads into the uncharted territories of the self, a voyage that oscillates between the physical world and the subconscious. Fortune Hunter delves deep into the human condition, masterfully merging elements of pop culture and the natural world into surreal, dreamlike scenarios that echo the subconscious.

Surrealism Meets Realism: Unveiling Hidden Layers

Fortune Hunter is not just an artist but also a storyteller. Behind the humor, surrealism, and clandestine messages of his work lies an artistry deeply rooted in real-life situations. His piece, "Reinforcement," is an oil-on-wood panel painting that depicts an old-fashioned piggy bank, embodying a sense of protection and support. This work, like his others, beautifully explores the interplay of light and shadow, reality and fantasy.

Fortune's Stuttgart-based studio is a microcosm of his art — compact yet brimming with creativity, a space where orderliness meets spontaneity. An electric guitar stands by his workspace, ready to serenade his painting sessions and affirming the vibrant, playful spirit that permeates his serious themes.

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