life is soft and gentle, harsh, meaningless and confusing / it is slow and peaceful / it is like a rollercoaster running wild.

we build up / layer upon layer / at times layers are torn off, whilst others are added / in a never ending and continuous process.

As a person and artist, I am preoccupied with the concept of existence. I am interested in our personal formation, considering the influence of our surrounding culture and our relationships with others, while also paying attention to the lasting impression we leave behind.

In both my personal life and artistic work, I value presence and attention. Without this, nothing truly works. As I create, I focus on the viewer and aim to create a space for contemplation, sensation, and exchange. Through this interaction, the artwork takes on new depth and meaningful nuances are added.

Susanne Schmidt-Nielsen, 2023