The inspiration

Although easily inspired, Julie Celina is especially drawn to ethnobotany, symbolism, distant worlds, and the simple things in everyday life, which are the primary themes dominating her semi-surreal artworks.

The art

Julie Celina’s style has been described as feeling feminine, ancient, and modern all at once. With her soft, muted color palettes and rich textures, her paintings create a calming atmosphere that encourages quiet introspection, blending nature and humanity effortlessly. Featuring botanical elements alongside serene, contemplative figures, her work invites viewers into a reflective and grounding space, serving as a reminder to slow down, breathe, and listen.

The materials

Inspired by the regenerative movement and her background in activism, Julie Celina is now on a quest to transform her art practice to use only natural and biodegradable materials, a commitment made by very few visual artists. Her preferred medium at the moment is oil paint on wooden boards coated with crushed pumice rocks to create a unique textured surface. From time to time, Julie Celina also enjoys creating linocut prints, embroideries, and charcoal drawings. Additionally, she enjoys making prints to offer her artworks in different sizes, making her work more accessible to everyone.

The surroundings

After years of longing for a slower-paced life closer to nature, Julie Celina now resides on the tiny, raw, and windy island of Fanø on the Danish west coast, in the middle of a national park called The Wadden Sea, where she is surrounded by endless beaches, fields of heather, and fairytale-like villages.