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Jason Seife (born 1989) is an American visual artist and musician, from South Florida. He works in painting, drawing, sculpture, installations and site-specific projects, digital animations, and generative art. In his paintings and objects, Seife's work investigate Middle Eastern heritage and culture through a contemporary approach,[1] and investigates Persian carpet designs.
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| Born | 1989 (age 34–35) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Visual artist, musician |
| Known for | Painting, drawing, sculpture, installations, digital animations, generative art |
| Movement | Contemporary art |
Background and career
editJason Seife was born in 1989 in Miami, Florida. He was born in Miami, Florida to a Cuban mother and a Syrian father.[2][3][4]
To expand his study and research of traditional textiles, he also made trips to Morocco, Turkey, Iran and Syria to meet with carpet-weavers and local artists.[3][5][6]
Artistic process
editSeife, who has worked as a graphic designer, began producing paintings from the age of 7. Regarding Seife's artistic process, his starting point is to create the paintings, often acrylic on canvas and sometimes acrylic on concrete, by digitally designing elements and combining colors that can translate into compositions. The artist goes on to hand-draw and paint on the canvas. His paints can take weeks or months to be finalized.[7]
Digital artworks
editIn 2021, Seife developed, alongside Andrew Cassetti, an algorithmic code that turned eleven hand-drawn artworks into endlessly iterations of designs. Seife's algorithmic model is set to juxtapose and reflect the units within the patterns in order to create new versions of his designs.[8][9]
Music industry
editIn his early twenties, Seife performed and toured with bands before returning to the visual arts: "After playing with bands for so long, I realized how much I miss drawing." Said the artist to Harper's Bazaar magazine, in 2020. Prior to pursue his artistic career, the artist collaborated with well-established artists in the music industry such as Nicki Minaj, Pharrell Williams, and Big Sean.[2][10]
Critical reception
editIn the aftermath of Seife's solo show in London, Mark Westall, founding editor of FAD Magazine commented on his work[11]
"This physical-digital-physical process not only allows Seife to create a more powerful visual experience, it also stresses the notion that craftsmanship remains at the center of the artistic process."
Solo exhibitions
editJason Seife have had solo exhibitions in artistic venues in the United States, Middle East, and Europe.[12]
- 2018, Writing on the Walls, Montoro12 Gallery, Brussels[13]
- 2018, Nucleus, Sharjah Art Museum, United Arab Emirates
- 2021, Museo Carlo Bilotti, Rome
- 2021, A Small Spark vs a Great Forest, Unit London, United Kingdom[14]
- 2022, Generascope, ICD Brookfield Place at Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai[3]
- 2023, Coming to Fruition, Pérez Art Museum Miami, Florida[12]
Public collections
editSeife's work is featured in museum and institutions collections, include Fort Wayne Museum of Art; Indiana; Mosaic Art Foundation, Istanbul; Goss-Michael Foundation, Dallas; Dean Collection, Los Angeles; Contemporary Art Platform Kuwait; and the Tribal Art Foundation, Raipur, India.[12]
References
edit- ^ Mekkaoui, Meeran (March 3, 2023). ""The Middle East is One of the Most Exciting Art Scenes in the World" – Jason Seife". GQ Middle East.
- ^ a b Afifi, Hania (October 22, 2020). "Miami-Based Artist Jason Seife On Reviving Traditional Middle Eastern Art". Harper's Bazaar Arabia.
- ^ a b c Chaves, Alexandra (2022-03-26). "Jason Seife combines the intricate and infinite in first Dubai show". The National. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
- ^ "Miami artist Jason Seife digs deep into Middle Eastern heritage at PAMM". Artburst. 2023-07-10. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Jason Seife: A Small Spark vs a Great Forest at Unit London". Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Interview: Artist Jason Seife On Connecting With His Middle Eastern Heritage Through Craft". Something Curated. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ Waddoups, Ryan (2023-06-13). "Jason Seife Meticulously Recreates Persian Rugs". SURFACE. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ Busto, Carolina del. "Jason Seife's Solo Show at PAMM Is a Long Time Coming". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Syrian-Cuban artist Jason Seife discusses his digital artwork 'A Modern Genesis: Spring Garden'". Arab News. 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ Estate, Luxury Defined EditorsChristie's International Real (2017-03-13). "In the Studio with Artist Jason Seife". Christie’s International Real Estate. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ Westall, Mark (2020-12-13). "Jason Seife A Small Spark vs a Great Forest". FAD Magazine. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
- ^ a b c "Jason Seife: Coming to Fruition • Pérez Art Museum Miami". Pérez Art Museum Miami. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
- ^ "Wrinting on the Walls". Artforum. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
- ^ "Jason Seife". Unit London. Retrieved 2023-07-21.