Kobransky: From school dropout to million-dollar art business
Kobransky never showed up for his tenth grade final exams. For the artist, it was already clear at a young age: "I don't need a degree for my creative path." A steep career as a sought-after film composer followed. In the meantime, the 30-year-old has realized his potential as a painter and regularly exhibits his work in the world's hottest art galleries. To this day, he has never lamented a school report.
From the school desk to Hans Zimmer
Kobransky's heart always beat for creativity. When he was interested in something, he was passionate about it. So when he was 15, he taught himself to play the piano using YouTube. "I wanted to compose my own film music," Kobransky says. While other teenagers his age moved from discotheque to discotheque, he devoted himself entirely to his vision. Iron discipline with twelve-hour piano rehearsals were not uncommon, the artist looks back at. And the dedication paid off. First commissions for film productions, his own pieces and appearances on TV were the result. Even his great role model composer Hans Zimmer had already heard of Kobransky and now follows his artistic career on Instagram. At the age of 18, it was clear to the Wolfsburg native: "I don't need a high school diploma." So he stayed away from the final exams and turned his back on school. He has not regretted this to this day. "I'm good proof that you can achieve anything you want in life without a high school diploma," says Kobransky.

The fascination of the visual arts
The artist was on the verge of a promising career as a composer – even Hollywood was not far away. But the intense pressure to perform put increasing pressure on Kobransky. The result: writer's block and an increasing loss of his free understanding of art. A chance encounter came at just the right time. While shopping at a designer's, he discovered colorful works by Voka. Paintings that left a lasting impression on the young man. Kobransky became increasingly involved with the various art epochs and styles. His ambitious goal: to create his own works of art. By means of hours of self-study in thick books, instructions, and interviews, the then 25-year-old worked his way in. Golden color and black ground quickly became his hobbyhorses. Much like Voka, he first tried his hand at large-scale portraits of impressive personalities. After a post on social media about his first golden paintings, a star conductor contacted him – and promptly bought out two paintings for a four-figure sum. Spurred on by the positive response, Kobransky devoted himself entirely to painting – his career as a film composer had to give way. Thus, within a short time, the present-day Berliner made it into the hottest galleries. Today, his golden paintings are part of the permanent exhibition of the Steigenberger Hotel at the Berlin Chancellery. But also in large galleries of France and Switzerland, people can view his paintings.

Also in demand among celebrities
Interest in Kobransky's art is great. Month after month, the up-and-coming artist sells his works to enthusiasts all over the world. Just last week, he was allowed to ship his painting "Giza Plateau" to Las Vegas. Some celebrities have also become aware of the gold painter in the meantime. Among other things, a famous midfielder of the German national soccer team has golden zebras from Kobransky's gallery hanging on his wall. The Berlin artist also gets talked about through his exhibitions in trendy locations with an affluent audience. He is currently exhibiting works at the Nhow Musikhotel Berlin, among other places. Anyone who is recording his new record here is bound to pass by the golden paintings. "Some celebrities have already signed up on my list of interested parties," says Kobransky. Most of his works are portraits of special people, from Ludwig van Beethoven to Elon Musk. What distinguishes them all is that they have made it to true greatness. Through unconscious or conscious transformation processes of the hermetic laws – Kobransky is sure of that. But also special buildings and animals are part of his exhibits. They are all united by the power of the human spirit and the perfection of creation.
Even though Kobransky can make a good living from his art, he is not interested in making a quick buck. Rather, the fun of creativity is in the foreground. To let his thoughts run free, without the pressure of a client. The Wolfsburg native particularly enjoys this compared to his career as a film composer. And his success proves him right. Next year, major exhibitions of his paintings will be held in London, Dubai, and Vienna. At the same time, the up-and-coming artist is opening his own art gallery in Berlin.