Your name
Josefine
Place of birth
A small town in Thuringia, Germany
Place where you live now
Offenbach a.M., Germany
3 words to describe you
A social introvert
Why do you take pictures?
I take photographs to better understand the world around me. Through photography, I can explore new situations while feeling somewhat hidden and isolated, allowing me to enter different realms and perspectives. It’s a way for me to connect with my environment.
Where do you get your inspiration?
From the tension of confusion and the thoughts that I cannot yet grasp. From being on the road and wandering around by myself.
Who are your influences?
The people around me—both strangers and acquaintances—and the interactions and relationships with my environment. Animals.
What determines the subject matter you choose?
I am particularly drawn to semi-hidden places and the people who inhabit them—those locations that are concealed or overlooked within our everyday environments, where we often only see the surface. I find myself interested in navigating the spaces between worlds, exploring concepts of belonging and isolation. I believe that seemingly trivial details, places, and situations often reveal much more than what initially appears. These are the types of spaces I seek to explore, as they tell deeper stories that resonate with our human experience.
What impact would you like your art to have?
To deconstruct expectations, spark curiosity, and create a connection that invites introspection and exploration. Through photography, I aim to convey a feeling that bridges what I see and what I sense. Specifically regarding my project 'Temple Road,' I hope that the work conveys the essence and atmosphere of a place.
What artwork do you never get bored with?
the sky
Is there anything you want to add?
Thank you for featuring my work <3

Temple Road
Project statement

In the outskirts of Frankfurt, in the midst of an industrial area, lies an enclave that undergoes a transformation every Sunday. While the district hosts a bustling workforce during the week, a different energy unfolds on weekends. Within the confines of industrial warehouses, diverse faith communities find spiritual solace in an unlikely setting. Behind closed doors and unnoticed by the rest of the city, the plain halls of Temple Road come to life for prayers, weddings and community activities. Side by side, various independent churches and cultural associations coexist between repair shops, office buildings and one of Germany's biggest meat producing factories. While the institutionalized churches are ever-present in the urban landscape, these small communities remain hidden and among themselves.

josefine rauch
@josefine.rauch