MUSIC INSPIRED ILLUSTRATION & DESIGN
ALL MADE RIGHT IN METRO DETROIT
MY ORIGIN STORY
My name is Alex “Gorb” Godziszewski. I am the music inspired illustrator behind the Gorbstrator brand working out of the Metro Detroit area of Michigan where I grew up and still live. I create graphically bold illustrations with a unique blend of heavy line work, color, texture, & type.
My story starts at a young age when I was diagnosed with a minor case of a disability called cerebral palsy. This condition was cause by a stroke before birth leaving the left side of my body slightly paralyzed. All this to say a more traditional kind of childhood filled with sports and bike rides was out of the question for me.
I would say I was quite an introverted kid. Because of my condition, I also had a lot more time at home to explore my creative side. Over time I found a love for LEGO, video games, cars, music and of course art! If you took a look around my office these are things I still love today.
Looking back I can’t remember when there wasn’t music playing in my house. While my mom exposed me to Country, I spent much more time with my dad out in the garage listening to Rock N’ Roll. Specifically for any of my local Detroit fans, a radio show called House of Hair on Sunday morning hosted by Dee Snider. This addiction to music never stopped. A good amount of my adolescence was spent going to concerts and collecting vinyl records. Keep in mind I was born in 1997!
Ultimately I knew I couldn’t be a musician because I lack the ability to play an instrument. So I found my love for art again through high school. Luckily there I had access to multiple Graphic Design courses. I enjoyed these so much that I decided to pursue this as a career in college. Amid a global pandemic I graduated in April of 2020 with my degree in Design.
Fast forward to the end of 2022, after many conversations with friends and family I rebranded my old freelance side hustle into Gorbstrator. I firmly believe in creating your world and I want to let you into mine. With my work I want fans to feel the same way when they see their favorite performer live. The end goal is to combine my love for music with my artistic talents to provide an escape from life’s negativity!
Now you know my story, welcome to the show!
— Gorb