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Since 2006, Josef has exhibited his art across borders. sentence by the art writer Wilhelm Heinse applies

Even during the pandemic, virtual presentations allowed to Josef in three ways: It is the forces of the “inner
his work to reach global audiences. An autodidact at artistic urge” to practice art; it is the forces that have
heart, he paints freely, unencumbered by constraints, to be “invested” for this, and ultimately the forces
guided by intuition. For Josef, artistic self-expression that are “released in the creative process.” Josef has

always includes the need for self-training. He tries out chosen this artistic maxim of «Sturm und Drang» as
different painting and drawing techniques repeatedly, the motto for his self-portrayal on the Internet. With
follows the current art scene, and visits important art its protest against the absolute rule of reason and
exhibitions for inspiration and instruction. His inspiration its emphasis on the emotional world, it corresponds

develops from his own imagination, the perceived world to a high degree to his understanding of art.
of poetry, nature, or simply from his surroundings. He Josef’s works of art are mostly created unconsciously
has consistently developed his personal, unmistakable and intuitively from his imagination. They are
style over the years. predominantly abstract or surreal works that depict

“Where great forces ripen and express themselves in visionar y, bizarre, and unfathomable figures, or
their highest power, there are the times of art.” This landscapes and structures that emerge from the

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