Arlene Florence

Arlene strives to fulfill a promise of happiness in her paintings. Consciously provocative in her work, she draws one into her art by seducing the viewer with the surface brilliance, the color, and the perfection of composition. An important source of inspiration comes from her studies and relationship with Zen tranquility and perfected consciousness. “I strive in my work to put forth harmonious vibrations. This is essential for one’s well being. Visual images can have enormous healing powers.” The emotional immediacy of her paintings are intended to leave the viewer with a smile.

Living in the United States, Arlene received her BFA at Boston University with continued studies at Harvard and Temple University’s Tyler School of Art. Arlene has been the recipient of the prestigious Prix de Paris Painting award. Her work, which has been acclaimed by critics, has been exhibited in many North American and European art galleries and museums.