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Julia Lehmann | Painting

Julia Lehmann is a philosopher, writer, translator, and artist whose practice is deeply intertwined with her explorations of language, humanity, and the natural world. Originally from Berlin, Lehmann's early years were marked by an insatiable curiosity, shaped by her studies and experiences navigating the vibrant streets of the city. She explored diverse roles, from bartending and working in hostels to engaging with NGOs and freelance writing, all while experimenting with artistic expression through unconventional materials like glass, menstrual blood, and typewriters.

Lehmann's life is a tapestry of travel, learning, and linguistic exploration. Her global journeys have fueled her creative and intellectual pursuits, providing a profound understanding of human and natural beauty while enriching her multilingual sensibilities. For Lehmann, words are not just tools but the essence of her existence and creative practice.

Now based in Portugal, surrounded by forests, rivers, and mountains, Lehmann continues to delve into her passions, merging her philosophical and artistic endeavors with the tranquility and inspiration of her natural surroundings.

Exploring the boundary between text and image, or writing images from text, or painting images with text, the parts then form a new whole, fragments of a female voice. The typewriter is the tool to hide, to love, to seek, to find, to hope, to think.

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