Every young aspiring artist knows that getting into a good art school is a milestone of their prospective career. But they also know that it’s easier said than done. In fact, even the most talented people are not immune to a letter of rejection, or rather something that feels like a cold slap on the face. Sadly, many great talents are forced to bid farewell to their dreams and take on new career paths they are less than excited for.
But a Berlin-based fantasy artist named Jonas Jödicke was not one of them. After receiving a harsh rejection letter from the Berlin University of the Arts, he did not give up and ended up working with big international companies.
So Jonas filmed this viral TikTok video where he not only showed his impressive portfolio which apparently was not sufficient to land him a place, but also called out the institution for something more sinister. It turned out, the school was bluntly sending out the same generic letter to all the applicants. So dear art schools, take notes, ‘cause this message from Jonas is for you.
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The 27-year-old artist Jonas shared a viral TikTok video of how he got rejected by a prestigious art school in Berlin
Berlin-based digital artist Jonas Jödicke, 27, shared a TikTok video explaining how after submitting what seems to be an impressive portfolio, he still got rejected for a place at Berlin University Of Arts.
In a video, he not only shared his frustration but also showed that fellow rejected applicants, even his sister, received an identical generic letter. The video went viral, amassing more than 470k views, hitting a soft spot to many aspiring artists out there.
In order to get in, Jonas had to submit a portfolio so he selected some of his artworks he felt confident about
Image credits: jojoesart
Image credits: jojoesart
Image credits: jojoesart
Image credits: jojoesart
But unlike many others who gave up and chose a different career path, the author of the video pursued his dream and ended up working with an impressive client list, like Adobe, Winsor&Newton, and Ravensburger.
Jonas was feeling hopeful and did not expect to receive this kind of rejection letter
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“I have been creating and imagining fantastic worlds ever since I can remember. In 2010 I started uploading some of my artworks on the Internet and what started as a hobby has now become my profession,” Jonas, better known as Jojoe on social media, says on his Patreon.
Soon it turned out that Jonas was far from the only applicant who received this exact rejection letter
But Jonas just didn’t give up yet and continued to pursue his career in art which landed him work for some great companies
Image credits: jojoesart
Image credits: jojoesart
“My paintings are known for their portrayal of majestic animals and magical sceneries, mixed with bold colours and spiritual themes—especially the interplay of Yin and Yang.” Today, the young artist has built an impressive audience of followers with 258k followers on Instagram.
So dear art schools, this is the message Jonas has for you
The prestigious institution Jonas was rejected from is known as Berlin University of the Arts in Germany, which began its academic activity in 1696. According to their website, high competition at Berlin University of the Arts allows only 1 out of 5 applicants to be accepted.
For those who are lucky enough to get accepted, the bachelor’s programs cost less than 1,000 USD/year and a year of master’s studies will set them back at 1,000 USD.
And here is the full video Jonas shared on his TikTok, which went viral, touching a soft spot for many artists out there
@jojoesart Good I‘m not from Austria and started a war out of frustration :sweat_smile: #artschool #artuniversity #myportfolio #artportfolio ♬ Chopin Nocturne No. 2 Piano Mono – moshimo sound design
Image credits: jojoesart
People chimed in and shared their thoughts about Jonas’ story
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