Decades of introspective journeys, or as he labels it, "mental mountaineering", is the foundation of Sebastian Holmbäck's body of work. Through long silent meditation retreats, shamanistic rituals and explorations into mysticism and extrasensory perception, he explores consciousness, spirit and the ineffable of being.
His artworks are physical manifestations of reflections on philosophy, science, spirituality and how we connect with that which is greater than ourselves, in a continuation of the foundation of abstract art from the beginning of the 20th century seeking to establish a spiritual awareness and connection transcending dogmatic religion and ideology.In an intricate process developed through years of trial and error, he carves geometric landscapes into thick, rich textured canvases created from natural materials, binder and pigment. His artworks are gateways to a realm beyond and into what the Lakota tribe of North America so beautifully call "Wakan Tanka" - The Great Mystery.
"My creations reflect my firsthand observations; consciousness extends beyond the human mind, transcending both time and space. "
Educated in design from the Denmark School of Design in 1998, he has worked creatively with furniture, lighting, product, exhibition and interior design. He has received numerous international design awards, has been awarded designer of the year in Denmark and counts some of the most iconic Danish design brands among his clients. Born in Copenhagen in 1971, he resides and works in Elsinore, north of Copenhagen.
However, in 2019 he lost a friend in a tragic skiing accident that made him critically revise his life. At the burial of his friend, in a moment of profound realization and acceptance, he decided to finally step fully into life as an artist. From that day, a new journey began, which he continues to explore daily in his studio.