ABOUT THE ARTIST
Sailev is a French artist based in France and Hong-Kong.
Born in 1982, he was first a biologist, then a business executive, but he left the corporate world to dedicate his entire time to art and his ideals.
INSPIRATION
Sailev finds his inspiration in the beauty of nature that he explores and in the human societies he experienced.
His artworks showcase some of the most pressing challenges of our time: from the impact of human activities on nature and the climate to the consequences of geopolitical conflicts.
Sailev's poetic yet provocative visions of the world are displayed in a dreamlike universe where he combines hyper-surrealism and the use of symbols to create several layers of interpretation.
Sailev finds his inspiration in the beauty of nature that he explores and in the human societies he experienced.
His artworks showcase some of the most pressing challenges of our time: from the impact of human activities on nature and the climate to the consequences of geopolitical conflicts.
Sailev's poetic yet provocative visions of the world are displayed in a dreamlike universe where he combines hyper-surrealism and the use of symbols to create several layers of interpretation.
' When you love something you want to protect it '
ECO-ART & SOCIALLY ENGAGED ART
Through artistic expression, Sailev wants to draw more public attention on environmental issues and stimulate positive change. His poetic reminders inspire, question and provoke to invite the viewers reflect on their agency and actions in the world.
Channeling the power of art to stimulate the sense of contribution of the art enthusiasts is the basis of engaged art, making engagement not only part of the message but the aesthetic of the artworks themselves.
All Sailev's artworks are linked to NGOs in connection with the theme of the artwork. Part of the sales of originals is donated to the NGO.
Discover other engaged artists on their links below:
- Tito , abstract artist
- ForMotherNature, a collective of artists led by Cathy Berman, who pledged to support specific environmental NGOs with their art
Through artistic expression, Sailev wants to draw more public attention on environmental issues and stimulate positive change. His poetic reminders inspire, question and provoke to invite the viewers reflect on their agency and actions in the world.
Channeling the power of art to stimulate the sense of contribution of the art enthusiasts is the basis of engaged art, making engagement not only part of the message but the aesthetic of the artworks themselves.
All Sailev's artworks are linked to NGOs in connection with the theme of the artwork. Part of the sales of originals is donated to the NGO.
Discover other engaged artists on their links below:
- Tito , abstract artist
- ForMotherNature, a collective of artists led by Cathy Berman, who pledged to support specific environmental NGOs with their art
RESUME
EXHIBITIONS
2020
- 'Explore Engaged Art with French Artists Tito & Sailev', duo exhibition at PMQ, Hong Kong
- 'Hong Kong Human Rights Arts Prize 2020', group exhibition of the finalists at Hong Kong Art Center, Hong Kong
AWARDS
2020
Nominee of the 2020 Hong Kong Human Rights Arts Prize
GALLERIES
Since 2020 - Singulart, online gallery
Since 2020 - Artmajeur, online gallery
FELLOWSHIPS
Since 2020 – Contributor to artists collective ‘What’s Next For Earth’, founded by Michèle Guieu, California
Since 2020 – Contributor to the Art Community of the MAHB (‘Millenium Alliance of Humanity and the Biosphere’) of Stanford University, California
Since 2020 – Member of the eco-artists collective ‘For Mother Nature’, led by Cathy Berman, Colorado
Since 2020 – Member of the ‘Eco-Art Project’, eco-art database founded by Pino Fortunato, New York
Since 2020 – Adjudicator of the IYACC International Youth Arts and Cultural Centre
ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS
EXHIBITIONS
2020
- 'Explore Engaged Art with French Artists Tito & Sailev', duo exhibition at PMQ, Hong Kong
- 'Hong Kong Human Rights Arts Prize 2020', group exhibition of the finalists at Hong Kong Art Center, Hong Kong
AWARDS
2020
Nominee of the 2020 Hong Kong Human Rights Arts Prize
GALLERIES
Since 2020 - Singulart, online gallery
Since 2020 - Artmajeur, online gallery
FELLOWSHIPS
Since 2020 – Contributor to artists collective ‘What’s Next For Earth’, founded by Michèle Guieu, California
Since 2020 – Contributor to the Art Community of the MAHB (‘Millenium Alliance of Humanity and the Biosphere’) of Stanford University, California
Since 2020 – Member of the eco-artists collective ‘For Mother Nature’, led by Cathy Berman, Colorado
Since 2020 – Member of the ‘Eco-Art Project’, eco-art database founded by Pino Fortunato, New York
Since 2020 – Adjudicator of the IYACC International Youth Arts and Cultural Centre
ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS
“That artist: Sailev”, Yulia Yarkova, Galleries Gal, Hong Kong art blogger, 2020
“Meet Sailev, Environmental and Engaged Artist”, Michele Guieu, MAHB, 2020
“Explore Engaged Art”, La French Radio Hong Kong, 2020
“Explore Engaged Art with French artists Sailev & Tito”, Helena Hau, DIVA, 2020
“Hong Kong Human Rights Arts Prize 2020”, TimeOut, 2020
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