Kirsten Swensen, (b.1992) is a Amsterdam based generative artist whose exploration lies in exploring feelings, forms, shapes and color theory. Drawing inspiration from her experiences with meditation and psychedelics, Kirsten crafts artworks using computational methods like sound, code and data as a paint brush and considers her work like little poetic and algorithmic entities derived from a stream of consciousness.

For her, the work often begins with a feeling expressed in video art, installations and drawings. Swensen is interested in the way form and color can evoke certain associations or feelings. In her creative endeavors, the artist harnesses the potential of generative art to traverse the landscapes of form, shape, line, and color, leading viewers on an introspective journey into the recesses of the mind. Inspired by her own profound experiences of meditation and psychedelics, her work serves as a conduit for translating the ineffable sensations encountered within these contemplative states into tangible visual forms.

Each stroke and hue emerges from a place of deep introspection, reflecting the memories and sensations evoked during moments of meditation. Within the infinite possibilities of generative art, she finds the perfect medium to capture the fluidity of consciousness, allowing lines to dance and shapes to evolve in harmony with the ebb and flow of thoughts and emotions.

Her art seeks to evoke a sense of joy and serenity, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a journey of self-discovery. Just as meditation offers a pathway to inner peace, Swensen tries to offer glimpses into the hidden depths of the psyche. Through swirling patterns and vibrant colors, viewers are encouraged to slow down, breathe, and connect with the deeper rhythms of existence.

Her work has been performed and exhibited in institutions worldwide including Van Abbe Museum, Amsterdam; MMMAD Festival, Madrid; Sedition Art; Blinc Festival, Adelaide; Glow, Eindhoven; Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven; STRP Festival, Eindhoven; DEMO Festival, Amsterdam; and more.

Additionally, Kirsten collaborates with musicians, enhancing their work by infusing it with compelling visuals and narrative elements. This collaborative effort enriches the music with immersive storytelling, elevating the overall experience for audiences.

EDUCATION
AKV St. Joost Art Academy - Bachelor of Design, Minor in Art & Technology

EXHIBITIONS
2023 Sedition Art, Online Collectors & Exhibition, UK
2023 MMMAD Festival, Group Exhibition, ES
2022 DEMO Festival, Group Exhibition, NL
2022 Sedition Art, Online Collectors & Exhibition, UK
2015 Adelaide Festival, Group Exhibition, AU
2015 B-Seite Festival, AV Performance & Exhibition, DE
2015 Christofori Concerthall, Solo exhibition, NL
2015 LPM Festival, AV Performance, NL
2014 Dutch Design Week, Group Exhibition, NL
2014 Van Abbe Museum, Group Exhibition, NL
2014 GLOW, Group Exhibition, NL
2014 LPM Festival, AV Performance, NL
2014 STRP Festival, AV Performance & Exhibition, NL
2013 Gup Gallery, Group Exhibition, NL

PUBLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS
2023 Sedition Art, Feb, UK

REPRESENTATIONS
2022 Sedition Art Gallery

OTHER ACTIVITIES
2015 - Present  Freelance Design Director (E-Commerce, Web3 and SaaS space)

COMMISSIONED
2023 Golden Glory, NFT Collection, Sedition Art, UK
2022 Artificial Bloom, NFT Collection, Sedition Art, UK