Art has a long narrative deeply intertwined with societal culture and is often considered what separates us as human. The ability to creatively think, visualize, and execute these concepts has also dramatically changed with the development of civilization. A key factor that has opened the doors to various mediums unattainable by earlier artists is technology. In today's day & age, we are so fortunate to have a plethora of mediums available to us such as, paintings, sculptures, photography, design, and architecture.
Instagram has unquestionably become a beacon for contemporary artists to showcase & share their work with the world. We brought together our list of various Canadian artists to follow on Instagram who have mastered their technique. Experts that might have you stop scrolling for a mere second to become inspired and be in the moment.
Tristesse Seeliger
Tristesse Seeliger is a Vancouver-based mixed media artist using paint and collage as her method of creation. Her artwork can be defined as fusing cartography (the art of drawing maps) combined with geometry to produce a new space that brings the eyes in an analytic, yet abstract way. Seeliger incorporates pieces of maps into artistic geometric shapes, letting the maps palette & texture become the decider.
Vancouver-based multi disciplinary artist Carl Ostberg's unique technique balances the beauty in flower arranging, styling, and photography. His work piques a sense of delicacy and surrealism with colour-blocking, soft editing, and natural objects & settings. Carl has done numerous forms of work which include still, fashion, editorial, and installation that can be viewed on his page. The term 'perfect-imperfection' never rang truer in his art.
Helen Anna Shaw is a Vancouver-based art director + stylist helping people and brands tell stories through compelling visual art. Shaw's keen eye has adapted her ideal images which has a balanced approach and can be described as effortless and/or minimalistic. Shapes, colours, and textures of everyday objects, Helen uses them to their full extent and with her creativity to help others experience the true beauty that we might sometimes fail to see.
Editorial photographer Andrea Fernandez calls the hot summers of Buenos Aires her motherland, developed her education in London, and now lives in beautiful B.C, Vancouver. Her thirst for travelling and eating watermelons combined with her personal experience evokes a candid style photography and surrealistic details in her work. Surely, Andreas photos will bring a new and exciting perspective to your Instagram!
David Stenbeck is a Swedish artist who defines himself as a visionary artist and conceptualist through digital 3D mediums. His signature art being details of neon-pink (hence the Instagram name @dovneon). Stenbeck's eye for combining alluring graphics with pop & colourful personalities creates a sense of modern surrealism. A reoccurring theme on his Instagram is of vibrant clouds with the David Stenbeck touch.
"Frequent flier. Lover of sunlight, hygge, white space." - Sophia H. Sin is a photographer & prop stylist based in Vancouver, Canada. As Sophia said it herself, her use of white space and natural sunlight aesthetic really brings colours to life in her choice of soft-settings. Sophia's work has involved still, portraits, lifestyle, food, and interiors. Our personal favourite is of adorable animals!
Canadian architect Omar Gandhi is currently residing in East-Canada between Halifax, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. His extensive education, experience, and awards have shot Omar into the eyes of many who wish to celebrate his work which include commercial & residential. His style of work encompasses a modern & minimalistic approach opting for neutral palettes, elegant flow, and surrounded by the natural landscape of Canada.
