Sebastian Sandu
Obras en Venta
Obras en Exposición
Unmistakably, we become a mix of global cultures and DNA information that will preserve and pass-along our individuality, due to a visibly narrow human typology range and in spite of the multiple, constant changing combinations. We should understand, now more than ever, that humankind is homogeneous and round, but at the same time individuals remain unique as a result of their family journey and heritage. What we thought we know about “us” so far, is being addressed more and more as "HUMAN RACE" and skin color, ethnicity or gender identity will no longer be used as differentiators by society.
My work talks about healing, unity, equality; about becoming one functional entity, sharing similar features, feelings and emotions; a desired reality highlighting the diverse, where the goal is not being caught-up in percentages, but the well-being of the whole. By celebrating diversity, I’m showing previously unseen details of our society, which suggest that we can function as ONE perfectly healthy organism, regardless of appearance, visual differences, gender identity, or beliefs.
BIO:
Romanian born and Michigan based artist, Sebastian Sandu graduated from the National Art and Design University in Bucharest with Master Degree in Product Design and Visual Communication. After many years of working as a Corporate Creative Director, he moved to the United States and become a professional artist. Rather than transferring images from real life to canvas, Sandu is searching deeper into his subject’s inherited and personal territory, eager to explore their humanity, mixed ethnicity, gender identity or other diverse typologies. The artistic trademark that Sandu is famous for, are his individual portraits rendered with different skin tones or facial features, visualizing a diversely unique society, where “us” is valued more than “me”.
Working primarily with oils, he often ventures into the charcoal and acrylic area. His awarded paintings were shown in museums, galleries, solo shows, group shows, were included in “The Lunar Codex” and sent to the moon, and can be found in private collections around the United States.
Exhibitions:
2021 - RealART Spring Show – Group Show @RealArt Gallery - Agoura Hills, CA
2021 – TOGETHER – Group Show @Old Courthouse Arts Center - Woodstock, Illinois
2021 – ICONIC – Group Show @Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art - Wasau, Wisconsin
2021 – THE LUNAR CODEX – Artists on the moon (AOTM) – The Nova Collection, Moon
2021 – PORTRAYED – Group Show @D’Art Center - Norfolk, Virginia
2021 – 10x10x10 – Group Show @ Tieton Arts and Humanities – Tieton, Washington
2021 – DIVERSIA: People – Group Show @Exhibizone/Biafarin – Toronto, Canada
2021 – ARTPRIZE – Group Show – Grand Rapids, Michigan
2021 – THE SKIN I’M IN – Group Show @South Haven Center for the Arts – South Haven, Michigan
2021 – QUEST FOR THE MODERN FIGURE – Group Show @33 Contemporary Gallery – Chicago, Illinois
2022 – BLVCK X – Group Show @33 NYCH Gallery – Chicago, Illinois
2022 – THE LUNAR CODEX – Artists on the moon (AOTM) – The Nova Collection, Moon
2022 – West Michigan Group Show - Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - Kalamazoo, Michigan
2022 – 2022 ANNUAL EXHIBITION – Salmagundi Club – New York, New York
2023 – BEAUTY MARKS – SOLO Show @ NYCH Gallery – Chicago, Illinois
2023 – EMOTIONAL THRESHOLDS – Group Show – ArtFluent - Boston, Massachusetts
2024 – HERE AND NOW – SOLO Show – ArtFluent - Boston, Massachusetts
2024 – BRIDGING DIVIDES – Group Show – SeeMe – New York, New York
2024 – PORTRAYED – Group Show @D’Art Center - Norfolk, Virginia
2025 – BLACK HISTORY MONTH – Group Show @Zhou B Art Center - Chicago, Illinois
2025 – TERRAIN – Group Show @33 Contemporary Gallery – Palm Beach, Florida
2025 – QUEER EXPRESSIONS – Group Show @Capizzo Studio – Douglas, Michigan
2025 – West Michigan Group Show - Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - Kalamazoo, Michigan
Awards:
2020 – “People’s Choice Award” @ West Michigan Show - Kalamazoo Institute of Arts – Michigan
2020 – “Honorable Mention” - UNMASKED – Show @ARC Gallery - Chicago, Illinois
2021 – “Best in Show” - TOGETHER – Group Show @Old Courthouse Arts Center - Woodstock, Illinois
2021 – “3rd Place” - PORTRAYED – Group Show @D’Art Center - Norfolk, Virginia
2021 – “1st Place” - THE SKIN I’M IN – Group @South Haven Center for the Arts – South Haven, Michigan
2021 – “Honorable Mention” - Healing From Within – Create Magazine – USA
2021 – “Certificate of Artistic Merit” – Luxembourg Art Prize – Luxembourg
2022 – Helen Sheridan Memorial and Grand Prize Award - Kalamazoo Institute of Arts – Michigan
2024 – Honorable Mention - BRIDGING DIVIDES – SeeMe – New York, New York
2025 – Certificate of Excellence - 39th Chelsea International Art Competition – New York, New York
2025 – Best in Show - QUEER EXPRESSIONS – Group Show @Capizzo Studio – Douglas, Michigan
2025 – Grand Prize and Helen Sheridan Memorial Award - Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - Kalamazoo, Michigan
PUBLICATIONS:
2020 – THE RAZOR’S EDGE Catalogue - Group Show by 33Contemporary Gallery and PoetsArtists, Chicago
2020 – SHELTER Catalogue - Group Show by 33Contemporary Gallery and PoetsArtists, Chicago
2021 – SIGHTLINES Magazine - by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo
2021 – THE LUNAR CODEX - Artists on the moon (AOTM) – The Nova Collection
2021 – ICONIC Catalogue - Group Show by Wasau Museum of Contemporary Art and PoetsArtists, Chicago
2021 – 10x10x10 Catalogue - Group Show by Tieton Arts and Humanities, Washington
2021 – Diversia - People 2021 - Exhibition Catalogue - by Exhibizone, Canada
2021 – 10x10x10 – SCENE Yakima Magazine, Washington
2021 – QUEST FOR THE MODERN FIGURE – Catalogue @33 Contemporary Gallery – Chicago, Illinois
2021 – Hidden Gems/Daily Inspiration – Voyage Magazine – Michigan
2021 – ARTPRIZE TV Interview for FOX 17 – Grand Rapids, Michigan
2021 – ARTPRIZE TV Interview for WOOD TV8 – Grand Rapids, Michigan
2021 – ARTPRIZE TV Interview for WZZM 13 – Grand Rapids, Michigan
2021 – THE SKIN I’M IN - South Haven Tribune – South Haven, Michigan
2022 – THE GUIDE ARTISTS MAGAZINE - February Issue – Cadiz, Spain
2022 – ARTISTS ON THE MOON – The Holland Sentinel - March 25/2022 – Holland, Michigan
2022 – 2022 ANNUAL EXHIBITION – Salmagundi Club 2022 Catalog – New York, New York
2022 – BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE MAGAZINE – BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE ART PRIZE – Australia
