Mario van Middendorf, is a fine artist, graphic designer, and former creative director based in Cologne, Germany. Mario studied Graphic Design & Photography at Köln International School of Design (KISD) and is one of the rare Max-Ernst-Scholarship finalists of 1976. Mario?s work has been featured in publications such as the US magazine Somerset Digital Studio, the German ELLE and some wellknown public platforms. Being inspired by urban and rural architectural landscapes, his artwork reflects most often the beauty of silence and slowness.