Viktor Johansson, better known by his alter ego Pastel Purist (born March 12, 2006) is a Swedish director and visual artist known for poetic, introspective short films that explore identity, creativity and fear. Raised in Sweden, he began creating films at a young age, using the medium as a way to examine inner worlds. During the second half of 2024 he began uploading short films on Youtube which marked a start of a more serious direction.