Søren Sejr

Søren Sejr (b. 1981, Denmark) lives and works in Aarhus. A graduate of Aarhus Art Academy (2010), Sejr works across painting, sculpture, and graphic arts, exploring the dialogue between instinct, emotion, and disciplined composition.

His process often begins on the back of the canvas, where paint is applied intuitively and allowed to emerge on the front. This initial, spontaneous stage is followed by the precise application of his signature black flat washes and layered textures, alternating between matte and glossy surfaces. The interplay of material, texture, and light animates each work, creating subtle shifts that respond to the viewer’s movement and the changing qualities of daylight.

Primarily working with acrylics, oil sticks, and oils, Sejr’s recent practice emphasizes monochrome and refined color fields. His works invite close contemplation, revealing compositional and textural nuances that unfold over time.

Sejr has exhibited widely in Europe, with solo and group shows in Denmark, Sweden, and Germany. His work is included in public and private collections, notably ARoS Aarhus Art Museum, and he has completed public commissions, including the 2018 project at Aarhus Courthouse.

Through his art, Sejr creates meditative spaces where light, form, and material converge, offering viewers an intimate, evolving experience of abstraction and perception.