Joaquin Lemaitre, known by his pseudonym Fortune Hunter, is a fusion of disciplines. Born in Dortmund, Germany, and raised in La Paz, Bolivia, he journeyed to Montreal, Canada for formal education in mechanical engineering. Yet, the realm of art called to him, luring him from the precision of machinery to the boundless world of creativity. Today, Fortune Hunter's varied background reverberates through his work, appreciated in exhibitions across Germany and highlighted on leading contemporary art blogs. His self-taught artistry treads into the uncharted territories of the self, a voyage that oscillates between the physical world and the subconscious. Fortune Hunter delves deep into the human condition, masterfully merging elements of pop culture and the natural world into surreal, dreamlike scenarios that echo the subconscious.

Fortune Hunter is not just an artist but also a storyteller. Behind the humor, surrealism, and clandestine messages of his work lies an artistry deeply rooted in real-life situations. His piece, "Reinforcement," is an oil-on-wood panel painting that depicts an old-fashioned piggy bank, embodying a sense of protection and support. This work, like his others, beautifully explores the interplay of light and shadow, reality and fantasy. Fortune's Stuttgart-based studio is a microcosm of his art — compact yet brimming with creativity, a space where orderliness meets spontaneity. An electric guitar stands by his workspace, ready to serenade his painting sessions and affirming the vibrant, playful spirit that permeates his serious themes.