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Sean Obrzud’s art practice reflects a curious engagement with identity and queerness. He explores these themes through Abstraction, using formal elements such as colour, form, and line to visualise ideas around intimacy, connection, vulnerability, and loss, often referencing interpersonal dynamics that are difficult to articulate through language.

Abstraction enables Sean to question his position within relationships, using material processes to realign a fragmented understanding of his personal history. The tension between concealment and identity exposure has served as a powerful catalyst in the development of his work. His practice now centres on healing that fragmentation - bridging disconnection by visualising hardship and processing these moments for a deeper understanding of himself and his relationships.

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Throughout his final year, Sean has been encouraged to confront the truth behind his motivations as an artist. Queerness has always quietly shaped his work, even before he could fully name it. Acknowledging this has been both daunting and deeply necessary - it has allowed him to face emotional wounds with care, transforming vulnerability into a powerful source of clarity and creative growth. His lived experiences inform his art practice, which in turn influences how he approaches his life.

At its core, Sean’s work is driven by personal intention - he is now focusing on harnessing that intention and transforming what he has learned into something meaningful.

 

How I'm feeling now, 2025
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