Jochen Cerny

Born in Düsseldorf, Germany, Jochen Cerny draws upon a rich artistic lineage that shaped his distinctive visual language. His grandmother, an avid black-and-white photographer, instilled in him a fascination for detail and tonal nuance, while his father’s close collaborations with iconic figures such as Charles Wilp introduced him to the creative synergy between art and commerce.
Although his professional journey initially led him into international banking, Jochen’s true calling — photographic art — never faded. A meaningful reunion with childhood friend and world-renowned photographer Andreas Gursky rekindled this passion, affirming his creative potential and inspiring him to fully dedicate himself to his artistic career.
Cerny’s signature CMPB technique, developed and refined over years of experimentation, has become the hallmark of his visual identity. The method unites multiple post-production approaches to selectively manipulate color without distorting the object’s essence — resulting in compositions that are simultaneously bold, harmonious, and deeply evocative. Rather than narrating a traditional story, his works are designed to transform and enliven interiors, infusing them with energy through sophisticated color interpla...

Law School - Attorney at Law
Apprenticeship as a professional photographer

2016 - various private exhibitions in London and Frankfurt
2017 - Asian Contemporary Art Show, Hong Kong
2017 - "Stuttgart meets Abstract", Stuttgart/Germany
Gallery Zwinz
2018 - "Abstract", Hamburg/Germany, Gallery Zimmermann
2019 - Stuttgart - "Kunst Quartier" - various
Miami - Art Miami - represented by ArtBox
Zurich
Düsseldorf/Germany - Galerie Art Dynamic -
"Infinity"
Düsseldorf/Germany - Photo PopUp
Koblenz/Germany - Galerie Lebensart
2020 - Essen/Germany - Contemporary Art Ruhr
2021 - Düsseldorf/Germany - Photo PopUp
2021 - New York - Robert Berry Gallery
2021 - Zurich/Switzerland- Galerie 1489
2022 - Frankfurt/Germany - Steigenberger Hotel
2023 - Zug/Switzerland - Thompson Gallery
2023 - Miami - Johnathan Schulz Gallery
2023 - New York - Expo New York
2024 - Berlin - Artcadia Gallery
2024 - Munich - Artoui Gallery
2025 - Berlin - Artcadia Gallery