There are some pieces of art that linger. You might scroll past them a dozen times, spot them on a hoodie in the wild, or see them stitched into internet culture without ever knowing where they came from. For years, that’s how I knew the galaxy wolf, a surreal, luminous creature straddling the line between cosmos and wilderness.
I’d seen it copied so many times, the origin felt erased. I didn’t know it belonged to Jonas Jödicke.
But it wasn’t anonymous. It was his.
And once I learned that, something shifted. Because Jonas’s work isn’t a one-off viral image, it’s part of a much bigger world.
His art lives in that liminal space between light and shadow, myth and memory. It’s bold, intricate, and deeply intentional. And like many artists who share their work online, he never expected one piece to explode or to see it stolen, resold, and stripped of credit again and again.
“It almost made me want to stop creating,” he told us.
But he didn’t. He found a way to fight back and win.
With help from Edwin James IP, Jonas was able to take down thousands of counterfeit listings, recover lost profits, and reclaim the rights to his most iconic design. Now, the galaxy wolf means something entirely different.
“I see it as a reminder to not back down in the face of adversity and to fight for justice.”
Jonas’s story isn’t about luck or going viral. It’s about what happens when artists take back what’s theirs and remind the world who the art belongs to.
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- Jonas Jödicke
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- A glimpse at Jonas’s journey, from early sketches to professional work (@jojoesart)
Meet Jonas
How did your journey as an artist begin?
“I’ve been drawing since I was a kid – dragons, monsters, magical creatures. My siblings and I even created our own field guides. When I got a drawing tablet at 14 and started posting art on DeviantArt, everything changed. I never expected how far it would take me.”
How would you describe your art style?
“My work blends fantasy, nature, spirituality, and symbolism. I’m inspired by traditional fantasy, Studio Ghibli, and the play between opposites – light and dark, fire and water. It’s all about contrast and emotion.”
What inspires you most?
“I’m drawn to the space where reality and imagination overlap, where dreams, emotion, nature, and myth all mix together. I’m fascinated by symbols, duality, and the way opposing forces need each other.”
What does the galaxy wolf represent to you?
“It started as an experiment, but it connected with people in a way I never saw coming. Now, it’s a symbol of resilience for me and for other artists. A reminder to keep going and stand up for what’s yours.”
What was it like seeing that work copied and resold without credit?
“It was devastating. I saw people wearing my art on the street, sold by companies I’d never heard of. It made me want to stop creating. They were making millions off something I poured my heart into.”
What changed for you after your case with EJIP?
“Everything. They helped me take back control, recover a lot of what I lost, and protect my work. Because of that, I was able to buy my own home, travel, and feel secure again. I know I’m not alone now.”
Left to right: Celestial Wolf, Where Light and Dark Meet, The Three Realms by Jonas Jödicke
Why This Feature Matters
When art gets stolen, it’s easy to focus on what’s been taken: the money, the credit, the control.
But Jonas’s story reminded me there’s something else at stake too: belief.
Belief in your work. In your voice. In whether it’s worth continuing.
I’ve known so many artists, who felt invisible who assumed their art wasn’t connecting. Only to find out it was, but had been copied, sold, and spread across the internet without their name attached.
It’s not rare. It’s rampant.
And it leaves people questioning everything.
That’s why stories like this matter.
Because they show what’s still possible.
They show that protection can be powerful, not punishing.
That reclaiming your work can also mean reclaiming your sense of self.
Jonas didn’t just get his art back.
He got his future back.
And for every artist still wondering if it’s worth it …this is proof that it is.
Explore More of Jonas’s Work
- Instagram: @jojoesart
- Website: jojoesart.com
- Watch his story: Video Interview