Moritz Adam Schmitt (*1990, Cologne) works as an illustrator and visual artist.

Already during his design studies (2013–2016), he established himself as an illustrator

and has since realized projects for international clients such as Porsche,

Xbox, the NFL, Microsoft, and many others.

Originally intended as a form of self-therapy and a temporary escape from the digital

world dominating his work life, in 2023 he swapped the screen

for brushes, paint, and canvas. What initially began as a balance

quickly evolved into the focus of his creative work and is now

his primary field of activity. In addition to experiments with paper, linocut, and painting

everyday objects, acrylic paint on canvas is his central

medium.

The resulting works, always in the same color palette, appear

colorful, cheerful, and playful at first glance. The vibrant visual world, which emerged

simultaneously with Moritz Adam Schmitt's credo "Live, Love, Have Fun!", initially served

to positively influence his own emotional state during painting and at the same time to arouse the curiosity of viewers. On closer

inspection, however, it becomes clear that serious content

is hidden behind the colorful facade. His pictures process personal experiences, fears, and doubts,

but also address societal issues such as environment, climate, and social

injustice — sometimes admonishing, sometimes empowering.

The aim of his art is to give visibility to these topics, to raise awareness,

and to encourage engagement with the underlying problems.

In summary, the works of Moritz Adam Schmitt are a reflection of the

challenges our society faces today...

packaged in a colorful, childishly playful visual language.