ABOUT THE ARTIST
I am Selda Bergman, an expressionist painter based in Sweden who uses bold colors, movement and emotion as the foundation of my visual language.
Painting has always been a natural way for me to express my inner world. My works carry a spiritual, expressive and abstract quality shaped by the emotions and energy that guide my creative process. The vibration of color, the flow of movement and the depth created by texture play an essential role in my work.
As an expressionist, I work with color, form and texture in an intuitive way. I allow each piece to unfold in its own flow, following the transitions, contrasts and movement that emerge during the process. This approach creates space for the painting to find its own rhythm, energy and atmosphere. The relationships, layers and transformations that appear along the way form the core of my practice.
Art, for me, is a process a space where emotions, energy and inner experiences find their own path on the canvas. Each piece carries a moment of this journey and becomes a quiet but essential part of the whole.
MY STYLE
ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
Throughout my career, I have shaped a personal visual language built on bold colors, a wide palette, expressive brushstrokes and a strong sense of movement. This language has grown naturally over time, becoming a reflection of my inner world and the emotions that guide my creative process.
My paintings are often described as spiritual, expressive and abstract. Each work begins with an intuitive impulse, a moment where emotion, memory and instinct come together. Rather than depicting the visible world, I focus on revealing what lies beneath it. I am drawn to the quiet transitions of the mind, the subtle shifts of the soul and the energy that moves through moments we cannot fully name.
Color plays a central role in my practice. I explore a broad spectrum of tones and hues, letting them interact freely on the canvas. This approach allows each painting to develop its own atmosphere and emotional depth, shaped by the natural dialogue between harmony and contrast.
Movement is equally important. My brushstrokes often carry a spontaneous and instinctive quality, capturing the immediacy of the moment. Sometimes this creates a calm and meditative rhythm, and other times it results in a more intense and energetic flow.
ARTISTIC APPROACH
Bold brushstrokes are more than a technique for me; they are the visible trace of movement, flow and inner energy. Lines and forms often find their own rhythm, moving freely across the canvas. This creates a living sense of motion, an energy that matters far more to me than directing the viewer’s attention.
Beyond color and movement, intuition shapes my work. I often paint by feeling rather than thought, allowing instinct to guide the process. This gives each piece a quiet depth and a sense of mystery, as if it opens a small doorway into my inner world.
Exploring new ways of expression is a continuous part of my practice. I experiment, undo, rebuild and let the work shift naturally. Allowing the process to expand and transform is how the energy within me continues to move.
GETTING LOST IN THE COLORS
There is a vast difference between simply looking at a painting and breathing within it. This is why I choose to create on a grand scale. Rather than confining details to a small frame, I prefer dimensions that allow me to lose myself in the colors and feel that vibrancy in every cell of my being.
The primary reason I work with large scale visuals is my desire for a piece to be more than just an accessory on a wall; I want it to become an ‘energy portal’ that opens up within a space. The way the intense, striking world of color spills beyond the boundaries of the canvas truly thrills me.
Losing myself in the texture of the brushstrokes and the depth created by the interplay of colors is what drives me. Seeing a work transform from a mere decorative object into a manifestation of passion born from the infinite power of color and pure enthusiasm is my greatest motivation.
ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS
My abstract painting practice is an organic expression that transcends the boundaries of the mind, shaped entirely by its own inner energy. Every movement and every brushstroke I capture on canvas is a raw, unfiltered reflection of my emotions. This creative process forms a living space that exists independently of the outside world, possessing its own unique rhythm and spirit.
I believe that art is a meeting point for souls vibrating at the same frequency. Because of this, the motion and deep emotion within my work are able to form a genuine connection with those who resonate with a similar inner rhythm. Over time, this ‘inner flow’ has carved its own path, finding a place in respected galleries and exhibitions. Each exhibition is more than just a presentation of artwork; it is a shared story of existence, where I invite the viewer to experience the never-ending movement of my spirit. For me, art is not merely a destination, but a continuous journey of discovery.
THE CANVAS
In my work, color, movement and intuition come together as essential elements of expression. I paint intuitively, allowing each piece to develop in its own rhythm. The transitions between colors, the contrasts that emerge and the flow of movement shape the atmosphere of the work.
I see the canvas as a space where instinct and material meet. Rather than directing the outcome, I follow the natural progression of the process, giving room for layers, textures and relationships to form on their own. This approach allows each painting to find its own energy.
ART EXHIBITIONS
2025– ART3F International Contemporary Art Fair, Berlin / Germany
2025 – Rome International Art Collective, Italy
2024 – SWAB Barcelona Contemporary Art Show, Spain
2023, Stockholm, Group Exhibition
2022 Konstrundan ,Copenhagen, Danmark
2022 Konstrundan , Malmö, Sweden
2021 Group exhibition, Copenhagen, Danmark
2020 Kunstmesse, Copenhagen, Danmark
2019 Istanbul Group Exhibition, Turkey
2019 Barcelona Art Fair, Spain
2018 NYC Art Exhibition, USA
2018 Malmöfestivalen , Sweden
2018 Rossocinabro Art Gallery, Roma/ Italy
2018 NYC Art productions Exhibition Newyork/ USA
2017 Internacional Hartexpo ,Barcelona / Spain
2017 Solo Exhibition,Bakken , Denmark
2017 Gallery Espacio120 Galeria de Arte Barcelona / Spain
2017 Parallax Art Fair, Chelsae / United Kingdom
2016 Rådhus Galleri, Søborg – Denmark
2016 Studio Exhibition, Malmö Skåne , Sweden
2015 SCA Art Studios, Malmö – Sweden
2015 Studio Exhibition, Malmö Skåne-Sweden
2014 SCA Art Studios, Malmö – Sweden
2013 Istanbul Art Forum , Turkey
2012 Kultorvet Music & Art, Copenhagen
2011 Picasso Art Cafe, Copenhagen – Denmark
2010 Nero Art Display, Lyngby – Denmark
2009 Nero Art Display, Lyngby – Denmark
2009 Picasso Art Cafe,Copenhagen-Denmark
2008 Malmö Konst & Skulptur Exhibition, Limhamn/ Bunkeflo ,Sweden
2007 Limhamn-Bunkeflo Exhibition, Malmö ,Sweden
2005 Art Forum, painting, sculpture & ceramic exhibition, Turkey
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