Since childhood, Fabian Frohly – known as Mr. Pinkbrush – has been captivated by the magic of

classic cartoon animation from Disney, Looney Tunes & Co. This world has shaped his

imagination and continues to inspire both his art and his life today.

 

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Artist Statement

 

My work creates a visual bridge between collective childhood memory and contemporary identity.

At its core lies a search for new visual languages – expressed in a humorous and uplifting manner, yet rooted in depth and social reflection. Each painting tells a story and serves as a visual voice for topics that shape our time – bold, vibrant, emotional, and striking.

 

A key concept within my practice is what I call the “SuperRaw Movement”: a deliberate juxtaposition of the raw and unfinished with the realistic and refined. This contrast reveals the inherent beauty in imperfection – much like the golden fractures in the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi.

 

As I wrote at the very beginning of my career in 2005:

“Authenticity as a synonym for aesthetics – that is what I aim to express.”

 

The result is a hybrid visual language that invites reflection on identity, nostalgia, and the aesthetic codes of our visual upbringing – shaped by both Eastern and Western cultures.

 

And all of it wrapped in the emotional beauty and magic of the cartoon animation universe.

 

He first expressed his creativity through comics and graffiti, before later earning his Master of Fine Arts

in Basel. These experiences merged with his lifelong fascination for cartoons – further enriched by the vibrant pop culture of the ’90s – and became the foundation of his artistic voice.

With his Dynamic Animation Sketch Technique, he captures the very essence of animation – the tension between the unfinished spontaneity of a sketch and the refinement of fine art painting. Inspired also

by Leonardo da Vinci’s sfumato technique, his works achieve subtle depth and movement while retaining raw energy. The dynamic energy of his canvases also reflects his background as a martial artist, where discipline, flow, and power translate into every brushstroke.

Collectors and galleries often remark that Mr. Pinkbrush gives his works a soul, especially through the eyes of his characters. Susanne Grether, entrepreneur and owner of one of the most important private art collections in the world (Basel, Switzerland), describes his paintings as emotionally unique and profoundly moving.

International entrepreneur, jeweler, and art collector Pascal Mouawad (Los Angeles) also praises his work:
“Fabian is blessed with great talent and is an amazing artist.”

Through this fusion, Mr. Pinkbrush transforms the universal language of cartoons into contemporary pop art that resonates with both collectors and dreamers around the globe.

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From Street Art to Warner Bros. & DC Comics

 

Today, Mr. Pinkbrush is not only a celebrated artist but also an officially licensed Warner Bros. artist. In 2023, he began a collaboration with Warner Bros. Animation Studios, culminating in the official release of works for DC Comics in July 2024.

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Mr. Pinkbrush x Museum Ground, South Korea

 

We are proud to announce that Mr. Pinkbrush is now part of the distinguished contemporary art program at Museum Ground – one of South Korea’s most renowned private museums for international art.

 

The iconic painting “The Crew” is currently on view at the museum, bringing Mr. Pinkbrush’s unique blend of Pop Art, emotion, and storytelling to a new audience in East Asia. With its fusion of childhood nostalgia and bold painterly technique, the work resonates deeply with the museum’s curatorial vision.

 

Museum Ground is known for exhibiting internationally acclaimed artists, and we are honored to be among them. This collaboration marks another milestone in the global journey of Mr. Pinkbrush.

 

→ Location: Museum Ground, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

→ Exhibited work: The Crew, Original Painting

→ Dates: Ongoing (2025)

→ Visit the exhibited painting: Link 1 Link 2

→ Visit Museum Ground

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Global Recognition and High-Profile Collectors

 

Fabian’s works have been exhibited worldwide and are part of prestigious collections, including:

• Doetsch Grether Family

• Carlos Slim Family

• Pascal Mouawad

 

Collectors and supporters of his art:

• Frederica Baretta – Director at Hauser & Wirth Monaco

• Michel Cohen – Renowned art collector

• Pascal Mouawad – Entrepreneur & art collector - Mouawad Jewelry & Watches

• Gladys Portugues – Martial artist & wife of Jean-Claude Van Damme

• Oliver Wenden – CEO of the Monaco Foundation

• Susanne Grether – Art enthusiast & entrepreneur

• Sascha Moeri – CEO of Carl F. Bucherer Watches

• Nourmou Farrej – Art collector

• Carlos Slim – Mexican businessman & art patron

 

His most recent exhibitions include Art Miami 2022 and the Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary Art Fair 2023.

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Global Recognition and Collaboration

 

Fabian’s works have been exhibited in galleries worldwide and are part of prestigious collections, including those of the Doetsch Grether family, the Carlos Slim family, and Pascal Mouawad.

His recent exhibitions include Art Miami 2022 and the Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary Art Fair in 2023. In 2023, he began a collaboration with Warner Bros. Animation Studios, culminating

in the release for DC Comics in July 2024.