Submission Painting

The Human Beast

Henrik Steffin, born in 1991 near Hamburg, Germany, currently lives and works in Kiel, Germany. He is a contemporary painter specializing in figurative oil painting. His work explores the inner conflict of the human being and its relationship to its surrounding environment. At the center of his practice stands the human figure, capable of both brutality and self-destruction as well as joy and love. His paintings depict scenes from an apocalyptic vision, oscillating between collapse and harmony. While the male figure often confronts a self-inflicted demise, the female figure embodies strength, resilience, and a life in balance. Through this interplay, his works address psychological conflict, vulnerability, and the shifting dynamics of power within human relationships.


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The Human Beast

Henrik Steffin, born in 1991 near Hamburg, Germany, currently lives and works in Kiel, Germany. He is a contemporary painter specializing in figurative oil painting. His work explores the inner conflict of the human being and its relationship to its surrounding environment. At the center of his practice stands the human figure, capable of both brutality and self-destruction as well as joy and love. His paintings depict scenes from an apocalyptic vision, oscillating between collapse and harmony. While the male figure often confronts a self-inflicted demise, the female figure embodies strength, resilience, and a life in balance. Through this interplay, his works address psychological conflict, vulnerability, and the shifting dynamics of power within human relationships.