I’m Laila Seidel, a German artist currently based in the Czech Republic.
My work lives at the intersection of precision and presence, colour
and contrast, curiosity and intention.
My paintings are vivid, expressive,
and deeply alive - built in layers of colour that invite the viewer
to feel rather than analyse. They don’t whisper; they shine.
Each work captures a moment – an
obersavation inspired by exploring the world - and turns it into a timeless piece of art.
In contrast, my Scherenschnitte
(hand-cut black and white paper works ) invite a slower gaze. Every cut is deliberate, each piece dense with atmosphere. Minimal in palette, rich in presence. Together, these two practices shape the rhythm of my studio life: one expansive, one focused. Both deeply
cherished.
My work has been shown in exhibitions and residencies across Europe and beyond - from intimate gallery spaces to museum walls, and even as far as Egypt. I’m also a co-author of the international #1 Amazon bestseller Radical Courage, with recent features in the US- Women’s Insider magazine.
But in the end, it’s not about
recognition. It’s about the encounter.
I make art for people who want to
feel more alive.
Who crave beauty that’s
not just on the surface - it
radiates from deep
within.
Art to inspire Your Journey.
Around the studio in Úhonice, Czech Republic
About Laila Seidel - by Carla Habel, Art Historian
The places for artistic inspiration can be diverse: nature, big cities, foreign countries. Laila Seidel seeks her inspiration in places that are blank spots on the map for many Western Europeans. She travels to the countries of the former Soviet Union, to Kyrgyzstan, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and so on. There she finds the motifs that she later turns into paintings in her studio.
Her paintings are based on photographs taken on location. This results in pictures that seem to come directly from the moment and capture an event, a person, a movement or even just an impression in the painting. She is not interested in the exact reproduction of the event, but rather in capturing a vision. This is also reflected in the stark colours she uses in her paintings. The painting is neither realistic nor abstract. Instead, Laila Seidel plays with different painting genres to create her very own style.
About my inspiration
I just love that special feeling when I am on a bus, train or plane and about to embark on a new adventure. That excitement, the tingle in my stomach. Not knowing exactly what the day will bring. Just trusting that it will be good. I have a similar feeling when I start to ceate a new painting.
Since my work is based on snapshots I know the general direction of the artwork; I have a drawing as a "roadmap"; I have a vision of the destination. But there is always room for little turn-offs, surprises, unexpected twists and turns and new inspiration along the way.
My artworks invite you to go on a journey. I hope they lift your spirits and make your heart exclaim with joy and wonder: What is THAT?
Oh, that's interesting!
Ah, how beautiful!
VITA
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Solo Shows
(selection):
2023 "A Trip into the Nature", MyHive Jindrisska, Prague, Czech Republic
2023 "Ceska Zahrada - Böhmischer Garten", Kulturwerkstatt Walle, Bremen, Germany
2019 "Global Artist“, Galerie im Heuerhaus, Dötlingen, Germany
2019 "2d3d", gallery per-seh, Ronnefeld, Germany
2017 "Malarstwo. Kritsch & Seidel", (Doppelausstellung) Städtisches Museum Jaworzno, Poland 2017 Galerie Art Nowa 2 Katowice, Poland
2016 "Von Transsilvanien bis zum Ende der Welt", Belladonna, Bremen
2016 "Jingalinga", kunstmix produzentengalerie Bremen
2016 "KARPATEN/RUINEN/KÜNSTLER", Olomouc, CZ
2016 "ABC- The Point where it gets ridiculous", 2016 QWERTZ Buchstabenladen/Galerie per-seh, Hannover
2010 „Junge Kunst: Laila Seidel", Galerie N, Nienburg -
Group Shows
(selection):
2022, Accrochage, Galerie 149, Bremerhaven
2022, Querbeet x, Galerie kunstmix, Bremen
2022, Starptautiskā glezniecības plenēra “Valdis Bušs” kolekcija no Viļakas muzeja krājuma,Bulduri Exhibition House, Jurmala, Latvia
2020 The best of us, Galerie im Heuerhaus, Dötlingen
2020 TetraPack 10.0 Destination unknown, Galerie 149 Bremerhaven
2019 "TetraPack 9.0 NEW DIMENSIONS", Galerie Hugo, Braunschweig
2018 "Rýchle Spoje", galéria statua, Pállfyho Palác, Bratislava, Slovakia
2018 "Galerie kunstmix auf Reisen", Galeria Levendula, Gödöllö, Hungary
2018 "Shred D’Art", Galerie Schau Fenster, Berlin
2017 "Rýchle Spoje", Villa Ichon & Villa Sponte Bremen (inernat. Group Show organized by L. Seidel)
2017 "TetraPack 8.0", Kunstverein Lübbecke
20016 "Wurzeln schlagen", Bremer Landesvertretung Berlin
2015 "Kulturelle Landpartie", Galerie perseh, Wendland
2015 "Karpaten/Ruinen/Wölfe", Bremen
2014 "Man spricht vom Krieg", Bremen, Prague, Benesov, Vienna, Sarajevo, Berlin
2014 "Non Stop Reception", Borsec, Romania
2013 "TetraPack 7.0", Kunstmix, Bremen
2013" TetraPack 6.0", Städtische Galerie Petershagen
2013 Muzeul de Istorie , Suceava, Romania
2012 "TetraPack 5.0" , imago Kunstverein, Wedemark
2011 "TetraPack 4.0" , Atelier[hof]Galerie, Bremen -
Art Fairs
2022, Contemporary Art Ruhr, Artrelations
2021, Contemporary Art Ruhr, Artrelations
2021, Open Art Fest, Prague, CZ
2018 „Frankfurter Buchmesse“, Paper cut Performance, Wienand publishing house, Frankfurt
2013 & 2015 "ART Innsbruck" ,Galerie Kass , Innsbruck/Milano, Innsbruck, Austria
2011 "Bremer Kunstfrühling 2011" , Galerie perseh, Bremen
2010 "KIC Nord Art 2010" , Galerie perseh, Büdelsdorf
2009 "contemporary art ruhr 2009 , Zeche Zollverein, Essen
2009 "KUBOShow", Herne
2009 "Elbart", Hamburg -
Residencies, Prizes & Nominations
RESIDENCIES:
2020 Farmstudio residency - Vysoka, CZ
2019 Valdis Buss Painting Symposium, Mark Rothko Art Center, Vilaka, Latvia
2019 Kopanize bez Hranice, Vrbovce, Slovakia
2017 Bel Tam, Kyrgyzstan
2015 Multipoint Nitra, Nitra, Slovakia
2014 & 2013 "Inside Zone", Romania
2010 Annaberg, Poland
PRIZES & NOMINATIONS:
2023 "VAA Professional Artist Award", longlisted
2018 "13.Werner-Kühl-Preis" , Kreismuseum Syke, nominee
2013 „Reisebilder“, magazine Artist Window, winner
2012 "7.Werner-Kühl-Preis" , Kreismuseum Syke, nominee
2011 "Blick nach Draußen" , Kunstpreis der Gemeinde Rastede, nominee
2008 „Kunstpreis Ottersberg“, nominee -
Education & more
2002-2006
studies of Free Visual Arts at FH Ottersberg, degree diplomaWork as a visual artist since 2007
Member of BBK (German Artist Union) and VAA (British Visual Artist Association)
Member of artists’ collective TetraPack (2010 -2020) and of producers’ gallery Kunstmix (2015 – 2019) -
Gallery Representation
ARTRELATIONS, Visbek, Germany
Galerie per-seh, Lübeck, Germany (2007- 2024)
Collaboration Possible!
I believe that art thrives through dialogue and collaboration. I’m passionate about building meaningful partnerships with individuals and organisations who are committed to curating, showcasing, and supporting contemporary art.
If you are a gallery, museum, curator, art historian, artist-in-residency organiser, design shop, or label and are interested in collaborating with me, I would be excited to explore the possibilities together.
If you would like to explore a collaboration, you’re warmly invited to get in touch through the contact form below. I look forward to connecting with you.