Silent Fox shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Silent, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Lately, outside of work, I’ve been diving headfirst into the vibrant world of streaming, and it’s been lighting me up in the best way. It started as just curiosity, really. I wanted to understand what it takes to share my world through art, gaming, and conversation in real time with others. But what I’ve found is so much more than just the technical know-how (though trust me, learning OBS was a journey).
Streaming has become a little window into connection. I’ve met this incredible community of creators and gamers, people I would’ve never crossed paths with otherwise. We draw together, we play together, and we laugh together, often into the early hours of the morning. There’s this unspoken creative energy that builds when you’re surrounded by others who just get it, and it’s infectious.
Outside of that, I’ve been feeding my soul with learning and really leaning into it. I started teaching myself piano, finally putting that keyboard to good use, and it’s been humbling and magical. There’s something so raw and grounding about pressing a key and letting sound speak what words can’t.
I’ve also been learning Japanese, partly for fun and partly because I love how language connects people and culture. There’s a beautiful parallel between learning to communicate in a new language and learning to express oneself through art or music. It all ties together. It’s all expression, growth, and joy.
So yeah, outside of work, I’m building this colorful, ever-expanding mosaic of connection, creativity, and curiosity. And it feels like exactly where I’m supposed to be right now.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Silent Fox is an interdisciplinary artist using graphic design and visual art to create an ambient experience when exploring their art. Silent began creating and drawing as a child. Inspired by their favorite cartoon character, they would draw in the margins of their school notebooks. Silent would draw so frequently that friends and family encouraged them to pursue a career as an artist. This encouragement led them to begin an education and career in the arts. They hold a BA in Studio Arts and Graphic Design from Augsburg University. In 2018, they renamed themself ‘Silent Fox’, which comes from their belief that silence allows one to reflect on today’s world and creates a journey to discover what it means to be alive. Their creative practice includes works of drawing, painting, graphic design, and digital illustration. Within their art journey, Silent is always learning and adding new techniques to their practice, in the hope that it brings another layer of storytelling to the experiences. Fox merges each medium to create an Interdisciplinary art practice.
Silent Fox approaches their practice with curiosity and openness. They see making art as an opportunity to learn and build a new foundation from that knowledge. Taking this concept, Silent creates a universe that they hope viewers can dive into. This is done by exploring different forms of art, such as painting, drawing, and digital works, to create individual worlds in a universe they often dream about. Silent looks at each form of art as a different piece of themselves, which helps them continue to create even when feeling stuck in life. Each body of work began by exploring what is considered socially acceptable and rejecting it to create what they hope to see.
Silent finds comfort in tackling challenging topics through an imaginative process that allows for world-building. Silent often incorporates bold colors in both simple and dynamic pieces. The use of bold colors is designed to draw the viewer’s eyes in and evoke strong emotions. While referencing animated characters, stories, and pop culture, they hope to create work that invites the viewer to look closer to understand the messages behind each piece fully. On the surface level, Silent’s work appears to be bright and fun; The Irony is that most of the artwork Silent creates reflects on tough topics such as community issues, social events, and challenges from life experiences. The cartoon characters and stylized drawings of figures bring care and comfort to challenging social topics we face, as those are what brought them comfort in their early years.
Both knowing and not knowing provide Silent a starting point in the process of developing their artworks. Each piece starts with a sketch and some vague idea about the topic. Later on, Silent takes the time to learn and research the idea, to hopefully understand where the art piece is moving. Society has a lot of problems. Silent uses art as a gateway to understanding and processing them all. At the start of every line, sketch, and brush stroke, Silent’s goal is to create an experience that constructs a space where everyone can go on a journey together. Being an Interdisciplinary artist, Silent is making art that brings their hopes for the universe that doesn’t feel attainable in each body of work. One of their goals as artist is to find new creative ways to explore and share their artwork. To re-imagine the world we live in, A place where dreams are no longer just imagined, but tangible and within reach. Their inspirations include Cai Guo-Qiang, Hayao Miyazaki, Hebru Brantley, and Kayla Mahaffey.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I fully believed that I could do anything I set my mind to. And honestly, that belief carried me for a long time. It pushed me to try new things, to dream big, to work hard. It’s such a powerful mindset, and I still think it’s important. But over time, I’ve had to learn to reshape it into something healthier.
What I didn’t realize back then was how that belief, when left unchecked, could turn into a kind of quiet pressure. I wasn’t just telling myself I could do anything. I started telling myself I had to. That if I didn’t follow through, or didn’t excel, or wasn’t constantly achieving something meaningful, then I wasn’t living up to my potential. I started setting impossible standards and moving the finish line every time I got close.
It led me to question myself constantly. I found it hard to be proud of anything I did, because it never felt like enough. I stopped celebrating the small wins. I started tying my worth to my output, and that belief that once inspired me slowly became something that weighed me down.
That’s why I’ve had to break it down in my mind. Not to get rid of it completely, but to soften it and bring it into balance. Yes, I can do anything I set my mind to, but that doesn’t mean I have to. I’ve learned to set boundaries with myself, to rest without guilt, and to find joy in just being, not always doing.
Letting go of that rigid expectation has helped me breathe easier. It’s helped me feel more present, more human, and honestly, a lot more proud of myself; not for what I’m accomplishing, but for how I’m growing.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I think I stopped hiding my pain and started using it as power when I realized that burying it was only making it heavier. Because of past traumas, I learned early on to keep my emotions tucked away. I didn’t always feel safe expressing how I felt, so over time I stopped trying. I didn’t want to be seen as too much, too sensitive, or too dramatic. I learned how to hold it in, even from myself. It became easier to pretend everything was fine than to risk someone questioning my emotions or making me feel small for having them.
But pain has a way of finding its way out, one way or another. For me, that way was art. Art became my safe place. A space where I could express what I was too hurt or too scared to say out loud. In the beginning, I was literally painting the pain away. Not to escape it, but to release it. Creating helped me start a quiet conversation with myself. Through colors, textures, and shapes, I began identifying what I was feeling without needing to explain it to anyone else. It was raw, honest, and healing.
Over time, I realized that my pain didn’t have to be a secret. It didn’t have to be something I carried alone. It could be part of my process, part of my power. I still have hard days, but now I have a language for them, a way to turn emotion into expression and expression into growth. Art helped me reclaim what I once hid. And in doing so, I found strength I didn’t know I had.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
One belief I’m deeply committed to, no matter how long it takes, is the power of art as a tool for understanding the human condition. To me, art is more than just creation. It’s a way to heal, to connect, and to bridge gaps between people who might otherwise feel alone or misunderstood.
I believe art has the ability to bring people together, to open conversations that are often difficult to start. It helps us learn about the world and about each other through the stories and emotions we share. Every piece, whether it’s a painting, a song, or even a game, carries a piece of its creator’s experience, and through that, we find common ground. For me, creating art is like building a blueprint for the kind of world I want to live in, one where empathy, understanding, and shared humanity come first. It’s a slow, ongoing process, but I believe every brushstroke, every note, every pixel adds up to something bigger than myself.
Art sparks movements and creates conversations that challenge what is usually misunderstood or ignored. And that’s why I keep coming back to it, dedicating time and energy to this project of using creativity to heal and connect. It’s a commitment to a future where we see each other clearly, beyond the surface, and realize we’re not alone in our experiences.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m living at a pace that feels right for both my mind and my body. Not rushing, not forcing. Just moving with intention and giving myself space to breathe.
Peace often finds me in the quiet moments. Sometimes it’s as simple as listening to someone share their story or just observing the world around me. Feeling connected, even in silence, reminds me that we’re all part of something bigger. Creating brings me peace, too. When I’m making art, I feel like I’m helping shape the world I want to see, one filled with empathy, hope, and imagination. Whether I’m painting, sketching, or designing, something is grounded in the act of turning emotion into something tangible.
I also find peace in collaboration. Working with other artists, building relationships through shared creativity, and learning from each other is one of the most fulfilling parts of the journey. It’s in those moments that bonds grow stronger and new ideas come to life. And sometimes, peace is as simple as playing a game I love or admiring the work of other creators. Seeing the care, passion, and personality in what others build reminds me why I love doing what I do. It’s not always one moment. It’s a collection of them. Small, intentional experiences that bring me back to myself.
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