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Silence is a source of great strength.
— Laozi —

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Thoth is a Swiss-born, Austrian-based artist who primarily works with Sumi ink and mineral pigments on Japanese Washi paper. His paintings are abstract, minimal, gestural and introspective, drawing inspiration from Eastern philosophies and aesthetics, and Western art movements such as Abstract Expressionism and Post-Minimalism. You are invited to read more about his background and personal approach.

About |

| Work

Thoth prefers to work in long-term series, regularly returning to explore new facets of the underlying concepts. In this way, all of his paintings can be attributed to one of the following seven groups of work.

currently active series:

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Breath Meditations
repetitive markmaking

Contemplations
color field paintings

Fragmentations
reclaimed + patched works

currently paused series:

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Lyricals
elusive impressions

Condensed Matters
crystalline structures

Ensō + Co.
circular forms

Taograms
gestural + calligraphic expressions

In addition to his paintings, Thoth regularly releases fine art giclée prints that merge his analog brushwork with a digital approach. This body of work is also organized into thematic series.

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West Meets East
black and white minimalism

Études Circulaires
a circular journey

Feng Shui
taoist cosmology and symbols

Bestsellers
see popular prints

A wall decorated with multiple pieces of abstract art in various sizes, with a dining table and chairs in the foreground.

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Social |

Thoth is not a recluse but values working alone, focusing intently on his art and thoughts. Through Instagram, he opens a window to this ‘ivory tower,’ allowing for exchange with others and the sharing of inspiration. His social media presence is centered around his art and process, rather than personal visibility. If you would like to join him on this journey, you are very welcome!

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A significant portion of Thoth’s earlier work is connected to the exploration of symbols, colors, and Feng Shui. This remains true for many of his recent non-figurative and calligraphic pieces, which often incorporate signs and logograms, including Chinese characters and Japanese kanjis.

Symbols and the meaning of colors have always fascinated Thoth — both as an artist and a former communication designer. These elements are omnipresent in daily life, whether we are conscious of them or not, and they interact with us in ways we may not always recognize. Feel free to browse and discover his blog posts.

Blog |

The following selection will link you directly to the most popular blog posts.

An illustrated Japanese-style artwork featuring a phoenix with pink and purple feathers surrounded by pink peonies and swirling cloud patterns, with a red circle and Chinese characters in a decorative frame.

Five Heavenly Beasts
the five elements and its taoist symbols

Abstract ink wash painting with black ink splatters on pink background, featuring a white circle and a red stamp in the bottom right corner.

The Circle Of Life
symbols based on circles

Two framed Asian-style artwork prints featuring elderly men in traditional clothing, each with a red seal, black circular backgrounds, and minimalist watercolor and ink design elements, standing on a light wooden floor near a white wall with sunlight shadows.

Fu, Lu, Shou – Luck To Go!
the famous gods of good fortune