Michal Seidenman
My work is driven by curiosity, experimentation, and a continuing search for my own artistic voice. I explore different materials, techniques, and subjects, allowing each work to develop its own language. Whether painting, drawing, or experimenting with materials, I move between observation and intuition, sometimes beginning with a figure or landscape, other times discovering unexpected forms within layers of paint. My background in fashion and residential design has shaped the way I see structure, space, proportion, and movement. I work on a large scale whenever possible, engaging physically with the canvas, allowing gesture, energy, and emotion to guide the process. I am drawn to the tension between control and spontaneity, representation and abstraction, and the unexpected possibilities that emerge along the way. Nature and the human form are recurring sources of inspiration. Through observation, memory, and experimentation, I explore what lies beneath the visible, allowing each work to evolve rather than following a predetermined outcome.
Originally from Israel, I studied at Shenkar College and went on to establish my own fashion design company, creating couture and sportswear collections for approximately 12 years. After moving to the United States, I continued my education at the New York School of Interior Design and built a career designing new homes, renovations, and interior spaces. These experiences continue to influence my artistic practice, bringing together an understanding of the human form, structure, materials, proportion, and movement.