At the center of Sebastian Holmbäck's practice is the phenomenon of energy. Through many years of experiences with energy—explored in meditation, shamanic rituals, psychedelia, and mysticism—he has developed the human ability to explore energy on various planes. In addition to his work as a visual artist, he is also a trained and certified clairvoyant medium.With a deep interest in philosophy, science, and human consciousness, he has spent many years working on what he calls “mental mountaineering." To truly understand something, one must personally immerse oneself in it; conduct empirical observation, and critically reflect on and analyze what is experienced.Through this work, he discovered and developed abilities that grant access to a universal field of information—or energy, if you will—about our emotions, traumas, hopes, dreams, past, and possible future.
"My creations reflect my firsthand observations; consciousness extends beyond the human mind, transcending both time and space. "
In his works, he expresses these experiences and the profound questions they raise through geometric symbols and patterns. He views visual geometry as a universal language that affects us on an emotional level—deeper than spoken or written language can reach.
He considers his works as portals for energy. The energy and information flow between what we call reality and the field of knowledge and wisdom, which throughout human history we have connected to through various forms of spiritual practice.His works are reliefs. Using a mixture of special clay granulate, pigment, and binder, he creates the body of the piece, a deep and dense structure with a rich surface, into which he carves his motifs.The monumental simplicity of the motifs is counterbalanced by the surface’s interplay with light, and the restless texture serves both as a foundation for the motif and as a physical work of art in itself.The works reflect his affection for the craft of the hand and physical labor, as well as our ability to create, develop, and construct physical objects with simple materials that express our thoughts and emotional lives.