Synnöve Seidman - Contemporary Artist
The perfume of flowers as you walk by, the sound of music floating in the distance, bright sunshine or dusky light, these elusive sensual experiences layer to make a moment stand alone. Singular moments strung together make a life and yet they can't be grasped. That’s what I am working on here, honouring a transient meaningful moment of beauty. Leaving it open to another possibility or interpretation. My work is known for embracing colour, femininity and maximalism in compositions that mesh abstraction and illustration. I have always found possibilities slightly more interesting than facts. The mystery of being alive never leaves me and the wonder of being on the edge of all that I don’t know leaves me dazzled and curious. All the beauty and all the suffering we live through, all the sunsets and starry skies are contained within. These pieces are portals into wonder and possibility, maybe puzzles that are slightly unsolved. Moving back and forth across the continent pushed me out of my comfort zone and forced me to grapple with my identity as a mother, an artist and a lover of beauty. My work is an invitation to ponder the question of the value of beauty in this present time with all the conflicts and division and yet, love and possibility.
I was born in Toronto, Canada, a first generation Canadian of Finnish descent. Fortunately I was raised in an artistic and unconventional family. I moved between the city and rural countryside throughout my childhood. After attending a fine arts high school I studied art history and philosophy at the University of Toronto. Following that I travelled to Florence Italy to continue studying Italian and art. My current work in mixed media is self taught.
Currently living in Montreal, Canada
EDUCATION
University of Toronto, Art History 1991-1995
Istituto Europeo, Florence Italy, Integrative Language and Fine Art 1997, 1998
Masterclass with Ingrid Christensen, Figurative Painting, 2016
MATS Creating Collections for Home Decor,2017
MATS Bootcamp with Lilla Rogers 2017
GALLERY
2022 June Gallery Merrick, Victoria BC
EXHIBITIONS // EVENTS
2022 September, Superfine Art Fair NYC
2022 March, Mixed Media Online Demo, Opus Art Supplies
2022 March, Artwrk/Solo Show, Inviting Rain, Online
2021 October, Artwrk/ Solo Show, Wonder Studies, Online - Canada
2020 April, The Other Art Fair, Online - Los Angeles
2019 September, Barker Hangar Los Angeles, The Other Art Fair
2019 July, Summer Group Show, Blue Crow Gallery, Toronto
2019 June, Solo Show Kelowna Innovation Centre
2019 May-July, Creatio Gallery, Ex Nihilo Vineyard, Lake Country BC
2019 May 11, Kelowna Art Gallery Fundraiser
2019 February 21-25 , 12th Annual Artist Project, Toronto. Juried Art Show and Sale
2018 December, Fitzpatrick Family Vineyard
2018 September 20-23, IDS Vancouver,
2018 May-June, Slanted Door Gallery Cafe, Toronto
2018 February 22-26 , 11th Annual Artist Project, Toronto. Juried Art Show and Sale
2017 October , Downtown Gallery, Arts Council of Central Okanagan, Kelowna Juried Exhibition
2017 June 1 - July 15, Kimoto Gallery, Vancouver BC
Canada 150 Art Show
2017 February - April 2017, Artscape - Juried Exhibition Program, Kelowna BC, Okanangan College Library
2016 November, The Handmade Pop-up , Curated Online Gallery
2016 October, Downtown Gallery, Arts Council of Central Okanagan, Kelowna Juried Exhibition
CORPORATE CLIENTS
Aritzia
Earls Kitchen & Bar
Richardson GMP Private Client
Wax Cabin Candle Co
AWARDS
2019, Minted X West Elm Design challenge winner http://www.minted.com/creative/synnove
2018, Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Semi-Finalist
2017, Nominee Okanagan Arts Award, visual arts category
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Meet The Others Interview with Canvas Blog by Saatchi
Studio Visit, Artist Project 2019
Create! Magazine, Online Feature January 2018
Interview with Real Talk, Girls in Tech August 2017
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