Igor Botur, born in Poland and raised by his single mother in Bremen-Tenever, Germany. Shaped by her love and the intellectual horizons she introduced him to early on, he developed a deep fascination for creative media – from painting to music to film – as well as a strong interest in sci-fi and fantasy literature and historical works.
At 14, a friend introduced him to Fruity Loops and Photoshop, which led to his first creative projects: producing music for local and national rappers and designing CD covers that reflected a unique form of Art Brut. Later, he and his best friend delved into experimental music, combining their collaboratively produced electronic sounds with early, unpolished visuals.
His journey took him beyond Bremen – through Szczecin, Trier, Hamburg, Cologne, Warsaw, Poznań, and London – before he eventually settled in Berlin. During this time, he launched numerous creative projects. Two particularly influential collectives emerged: WCTW and Trap or Die, the latter becoming one of the most significant event series in Europe. In addition to the event industry, he continued working as a music producer for singers and rappers, directed music videos, took on production tasks, and worked as an A&R in the music scene.
The pandemic marked a turning point and a necessary shift in perspective. In 2021, Igor Botur decided to focus more intensively on his own artistic visions. During this period, he created two short films, Woda and Gott. He also sold one logline to a major production company and is currently working on several screenplays. At the same time, he began releasing his own music as an artist once again. Since 2022, he has also been actively supporting homeless musicians, not only by collaborating on paid projects but also by working with a social organization to help them regain stable living conditions—whether through securing housing, navigating bureaucracy, or accessing essential resources. His next major goal is the realization of his first feature film.
For decades, he has struggled with anthropophobia – the fear of human beings themselves. Despite hard work and success, whether through financial independence or the appreciation of his direct audience, recognition from the established structures of his respective industries has often eluded him. While his art is valued and celebrated by the people for whom it was created, his works have rarely found their way to the decision-makers and influential figures within the industry. This ongoing struggle – the tension between artistic resonance and institutional disregard – runs through his entire creative output, from his music to his films and his life as a whole. It is a constant battle, not only in his mind but also in reality – almost like wrestling with invisible forces, a fight against windmills.
