Jan Boex (Halle, 1993) is a visual artist whose work is defined by a deep exploration of light, darkness, and the intricate relationship between emptiness and presence. Specializing in drawing, Jan refined his skills through the five-year fine art program at the Kunstacademie in Halle. His artistic style, characterized by mystery, captures abandoned spaces, portraits, and landscapes, revealing a sense of the unknown.

 

In his art, Boex explores themes of emptiness, existential absurdity, and the search for personal meaning in modern life. Boex finds beauty in abandoned, desolate places, as well as the overlooked corners of lively environments. He believes that even in the absence of clear meaning, there is something special to be discovered.

 

Through his art, Boex aims to showcase this unique form of beauty. In 2024, he has started incorporating subtle colors into his black-and-white pieces, adding new dimensions to his work. His drawings often depict figures looking into enigmatic spaces, where subtle skies and abstract views reflect his dreams and thoughts.

 

"My creative process begins with capturing moments that resonate with me or imagining scenes I’ve envisioned or dreamt of. I then combine multiple images, refining them until they align with my vision. From there, I draw the composition, allowing it to evolve naturally throughout the process, without rigidly adhering to the initial concept."