Tomboy is the creative mind behind Rocketbyz. His artistic roots lie in music and street art, from which he has developed his own distinctive visual language – one that today reaches far beyond the boundaries of traditional art. His work explores a wide range of areas of everyday life, making art something to experience firsthand.
In this interview, Tomboy talks about what drives him, how his visual language evolved, and why, for him, art is not simply something to look at, but something to live.
Your artistic roots lie in music and street art. What elements of that time still influence your work today – and what has changed the most since then?
My roots in music and street art continue to shape me to this day. That energy, the urge to create worlds of my own and inspire people, is still at the heart of everything I do. What has changed most is my perspective. Today, I think far moreconsciously about the impact art can have. I want to create something desirable and forward-thinking – something that captivates people, opens up new perspectives and encourages them to think beyond the familiar.
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You go far beyond traditional art, designing everything from cars and watches to furniture, fashion and even houses. What fascinates you about bringing art into things that people actually use and experience in their everyday lives?
For me, it’s about making art something people can experience. It shouldn’t simply sit quietly in a corner and eventually be forgotten – it should become part of everyday life. Whether it’s a car, a watch, a piece of furniture, fashion or a house, I want to create things that accompany people and make their lives more beautiful, more individual and more extraordinary. It’s about not just looking at art, but living it.
Your fluorescent colors and bold designs have become your signature. Was there a particular moment when you consciously decided, »This is my language – this is what I want to stand for«?
Absolutely. That was really the beginning of everything. I’ve always been fascinated by the 1960s, particularly their psychedelic visual language, which was strongly influenced by altered states of consciousness. I wanted to bring that energy, those colors and those forms into the real world – not as a result of drugs, but as a positive experience and a mindset. That’s how my own visual language emerged: bold, intense and full of optimism. I wanted to turn something negative into something positive.
You’ve already worked with major brands and internationally recognized stars. What matters more to you: the recognition that comes with famous names, or the freedom to bring your own creative vision to life?
For me, the freedom to realize my own vision will always come first. I want to create art from my own perspective and share it with as many people as possible. Working with established brands, artists or public figures is not an end in itself. But it can provide another platform for what I create – if they believe in that vision and want to help bring it to life.
It’s not about fame. It’s about creating something lasting. Art should be accessible to everyone, regardless of whether someone is a world-famous musician or simply an everyday employee.
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With your move into the metaverse, you’re now also bringing your art into gaming and digital worlds. What excites you about this new form of art – and do you think it will also change the way we own and experience art?
What excites me about the metaverse is that art doesn’t simply have to be viewed there – it can become an entire world of its own. With Rocketbyz, we’re creating a digital environment where people can not only see my art, fashion and vehicles, but experience them firsthand. They can drive Rocketbyz vehicles, discover artworks or bring unique pieces such as jackets and accessories into this world with them.
For me, that represents a new way of living art. It becomes more interactive, more personal and more accessible. Naturally, this will also change the way people own and experience art. Digital works and objects can have their own stories and become an integral part of this world. Ultimately, though, it’s not about technology for technology’s sake. It’s about creating new experiences and bringing people even deeper into the Rocketbyz universe.
Looking back today on your journey from street art to international projects, what does success mean to you personally – and what do you still want to achieve?
I want to make history with my art and create something that stands the test of time. On a personal level, success means having peace of mind and freedom – the ability to do what I truly want and pursue my vision without compromise.
At the same time, it’s important to me that my art is recognized, seen and becomes part of people’s lives. That’s what I want to continue building: creating work that moves people, accompanies them and has lasting meaning. Giving color to the future.
