
Synnöve Seidman
Artist member since 2019
Kelowna, British Columbia
I make art to try and understand my place in the world. I am thinking about how I experience reality and the human experience. I have an abiding interest in the restorative power of beauty and how it is perceived. I believe that beauty offers a balm for the anxiety of modern life. I am asking the question: Does the world embody beautiful ideas? What is symmetry, what is the memory of a beautiful feeling, how does that relate to mortality and anxiety? My work is by no means an answer but an exploration of the questions.
I studied art history and philosophy at the University of Toronto. I developed a strong love for Italy and studied Italian and art restoration at L'istituto Europe in Florence Italy. I recently moved from Toronto to Kelowna BC.
Q+A
What places do you hang out in Toronto?
The Brickworks, the ravines running of the Bayview Extension, Kensington Market
Beverage of choice
Cocktail: Negroni
Favourite musical artist / band right now
Orville Peck, The XX
Coffees per day and from where
2 at least from my espresso machine
How long have you been creating art?
tempted to say all my life, but professionally for 10 years
Favourite artist(s) right now
Amy Sherald, Tina Berning
Upcoming Exhibitions
April 16-19, 2020
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Accolades
2017
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