Artful therapy

At The Ode To, we are always curious to learn more about creativity and artistry. Therefore, we asked Swedish artist Josefa Berg to tell us a little bit about her life, art, and sources of inspiration.

 

Josefa Berg Artist Portrait Painter Paintings Handmade Original Hand Painted Acrylic Canvas Artworks

What do you call your series of artworks?

– "Borderline - it's not just a common theme."

What technique have you used?

– Mainly acrylics, spray paint, fine liner, and oil.

Josefa Berg Artist Portrait Painter Paintings Handmade Original Hand Painted Acrylic Canvas Artworks Studio Process Atelier
Josefa Berg Artist Portrait Painter Paintings Handmade Original Hand Painted Acrylic Canvas Artworks Collection

What inspired you to create the artworks you have made for The Ode To?

– The Ode To has always been an inspiration to me. If you scroll through their artworks on a dull day, you will immediately feel inspired by all the playful, colourful, and bright motives and settings. It was easy for me to create a series of positive energy that would suit The Ode To atmosphere.

Name one other artist that inspires you.

– It's hard to say, as I admire every single creator out there. But if I must choose one, it would be David Hockney. I love his colours and the modernism shown in his artwork.

Josefa Berg Artist Portrait Painter Paintings Handmade Original Hand Painted Acrylic Canvas Artworks

Can you tell us about your background and how you came to be an artist?

– My chemically unbalanced-charged brain has affected me in all situations and stages of my life. I started to transform those feelings and thoughts into playful colours and emotions on canvas and paper. I began by studying a foundation at Central St Martins in London and then pursued an education at Malmö University in Visual Communication. Since then, I have never dropped my pencils and brushes.

How would you describe your art and aesthetics in three words?

– Depressive, yet colourful and playful.

 


What we love about Josefa Berg:

We’re in awe of the way Josefa Berg experiments with shapes, colours and structures. And although her playful pieces also have a darker note, they always make us smile.