Kastor Jürgen Fischer (1943 - 2022)

KJF’s journey was one of pure dedication to art for art's sake. He spent his entire life, until his passing at the age of 79, crafting pieces that were never meant for sale or profit but were expressions of pure love for art. Picture the quintessential artist, absorbed in his craft by the dim light of the desk lamp, pouring over every detail until dawn. His work traverses the realms of cubism, where forms break free from tradition; surrealism, reminiscent of Dali's dreamscapes and Escher's impossible constructions; and a distinct humor that cuts through the very fabric of reality, hinting at worlds beyond our own.

A timeless Odyssey
KJF spent a lifetime perfecting his craft from the early 1960s to 2022, embodied the essence of the struggle. His hands painted stories of humor and philosophy, with a pedantic devotion to the tiniest of details. Self-taught and profound, KJF's works were his hidden treasures—never unveiled to the public eye, their creator suffering in silence, both artistically and financially.

LumenArt

… as KJF lovingly termed his body of work (1970s – 2022), is a testament to his belief in art's power to transcend physical and conceptual boundaries. Each piece, imbued with a sense of humor and a hint of sarcasm, invites viewers into a universe where the improbable and impossible joyfully coexist. It's a realm where the metaversal becomes tangible, long before the term entered our lexicon.

Born "Jürgen Fischer" June 3rd 1943 in Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein, Germany

Passed "Kastor Jürgen Fischer", 2022 in Bonn, Germany

Artist name "Kastor" or "Kastor Jürgen Fischer" or "KJF"

Self-taught

Active as an artist since the 1960s (drawings, paintings, sketches, cartoons, texts, etc.)

1970s first mention of LUMEN ART

"Earning a living": self-employed as an illustrator, graphic designer, cartoonist