Anghel Florin

Florin was born on 9 February 1981 in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. In 2004, he sustained a gunshot injury that caused a fracture of the C5–C6 vertebrae and damage to his spinal cord between the C3 (left) and C5 (right) levels. Following his injury, he underwent rehabilitation at a centre for tetraplegics in Toledo before moving in 2005 to the C.A.M.F. care centre for people with disabilities in Leganés, near Madrid.

It was there that Florin was introduced to painting workshops and began experimenting with oil paints. His determination and steady progress in mouth painting soon allowed him to create his own works, often inspired by photographs. Over time, he developed a strong, realistic style characterised by vivid contrasts of light and colour.

Florin now focuses primarily on themes drawn from nature, particularly people and wild animals. His artistic growth has enabled him to participate in painting competitions and exhibitions across Spain.