An Art Review
Paintings Created with Emotive, Profound Revelations about Humanity
Josephine Florens, josephineflorens.com, creates emotive and profound oil paintings that convey universal, timeless revelations about humanity. She is an international, contemporary artist who possesses acute insight and masterful versatility.
Josephine’s poignant themes transport viewers. They encompass religion, culture, social and political concepts and more. Her range of subjects include figurative scenarios to nature scenes to domestic animals and wildlife as well as still life and aquatic settings. Her narrative fusion of figurative subjects, with those from nature’s seasons and the animal realm, evokes feelings of endearment, empathy, and evolution.
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Frau Brötchen and Boris, oil on canvas, 16″ x 20″
Josephine’s artistic prowess transcends mere representation. She often imbues her art with poetic symbolism from fairytales, folklore and allegories. Her diverse stylistic oeuvre contains elements from classical realism, magic realism, post impressionism, cubism, abstraction and contemporary innovation.
Her lively, tactile, brushstrokes in different hues animate her scene with visceral expression. The use of atmospheric tonal changes and fluid movements convey subtle shifts in mood and ambiance, ranging from sublime quietude to animated energy. Palpable, ephemeral realms reflect fleeting time, introspection, and raise awareness about treasured memories and aspirations.
Littora, oil on canvas, 16″ x 20″
Josephine was born in Ukraine and relocated to Germany four years ago due to the war. Not surprisingly, many of her paintings express the trials and tribulations of human survival, endurance, resilience and renewal. Her website portfolio includes art created during and after the war.
Josephine says it best: “Each image carries a story about what remains within us after displacement, loss, and new beginnings.” Propelled by her personal history and insight she also invites us to interpret her artwork from our own personal perspective.
A Man and a Dog, oil on canvas, 20″ x 24″
Josephine calls our attention to the simple precious moments and pleasures in life. She captures a heartfelt bond between her subject and a beloved pet. She provides a healing interlude of tranquility with picturesque, peaceful landscapes imbued with fertile, verdant fields. These images comfort us and soothe our souls.
On Josephine’s website you will also find a selection of paintings she created inspired by master artists. They highlight her attention to detail and technical proficiency, especially in human anatomy.
King of the Heart, oil, 31.5″ x 35.5″. This painting was selected for The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS “The Healing Power of Color” 2026 Online exhibition, an initiative of Manhattan Arts International.
Josephine Florens illuminates the challenging, multifaceted, earthly and spiritual realm of human existence on our personal level, as well as those which we cohabit with all other lifeforms. Her insightful works of art are contributing to a transformative and indelible imprint on contemporary art.
Banner image: Detail of “Slant Roofs Berg”, oil, 12″ x 31.5″
Visit Josephine Floren’s website: josephineflorens.com
This Art Review was written by Renee Phillips, Director, Curator, and Editor, Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, New York, NY
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