My work is about dreams, myths, and our connection with the infinite Divine. I often consider the many layers of the human psyche. States of dreaming and visionary experiences are of particular interest to me.
An important part of my work is transformation. Not only psychological or physical, but also spiritual and metaphysical.
My work tells many stories that can’t be written down.
I can be commissioned to paint your portrait in a way that depicts not only your features, but also your inner world (http://www.syle.nl/symbiotic-earth-portraits/). I am also very open to illustration commissions and prints of my work are available.
This website contains examples of my style, and method of working.
One of my gifts is being able to connect with a person on a deeper level and express this in a work of art. If you want to know more, feel free to contact me and we can discuss it over a cup of coffee.
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Sylé van Olst
1991: Born in Zwolle
EDUCATION
2013: BFA, ArtEZ, Zwolle.
2015: BA Arts and Design in Education, HKU, Utrecht
CO-FOUNDER OF ORGEOMETRY MAGAZINE:
NOMINATED FOR GOGBOT YOUNGBLOOD AWARD 2013
Currently graphic designer and illustrator for Rijkswaterstaat
EXHIBITIONS
Feb 2019 to present- Cover art and illustrations for Dungeon Master Guide “Books & Libraries” by RPG Papercraft
(https://www.dmsguild.com/product/266453/Books–Libraries) , Illustrations for new guide coming soon
Nov 2018- Illustrations for the Roadshow at Rijkswaterstaat, project concerning diversity at work
Sep 2018- The Big Draw Nijmegen for Restaurant Terra Rossa
Nov 2016- Nov 2017 : Exhibition of Symbiotic Earth Portraits, Adem Inn, Hoogstraat Rotterdam
Jul 2017: Studio28, Apeldoorn
Nov 2016: Art Performance “Lifelight in a Hollow Body/ Pierrot” at Aus Berlin Festival, Tilburg
Sept 2016 Art Performance “Ant Mother/Biology” at ACU Utrecht
Nov 2015: Art Performance “Ant Mother/Biology” at Aus Berlin Festival, Tilburg (Peristal Singum Collaboration)
Jun 2015: Group Exhibition, Bergkerk, Deventer
May 2015: Art performance “Rebirth”, WORM Rotterdam (Be a Body)
Nov 2014: “Collecting Radiance”, Performance at Aus Berlin Festival, Hall of Fame, Tilburg
Sept 2014: Live Art at Nacht van Goud, Walhalla Deventer
May 2014: Exhibition at State of Mind, Utrecht
May 2014: “Shell”, Performance at Marxism Festival, CREA Amsterdam
Dec 2013: Destillaat, Extrapool, Nijmegen. Installation
Oct 2013: Tilburgse Cultuurnacht, TilburgPerformance: Eject.
Sept 2013: Installation and Performance at GOGBOT festival, Enschede.(Nominated for GOGBOT Youngblood Award)
Jul 2013: Exhibition Artez Finals 2013, Zwolle.
Jul 2013: Master/Apprentice exhibition with Maria Roosen Kunstpodium T, Tilburg
Apr 2013: Exhibition at Synthesis Conference for Esotericism and The Sciences Moses & Aaronkerk, Amsterdam
Jul 2012: KUNA Festival, Dwingeloo
Apr 2012: Kunstenaarsvereniging Heerde
jun 2011: Kunstenaarsvereniging Palet Zwolle
POETRY PERFORMANCES
Jun 2014: Poetic Dialogue with Jasper Ligthart, CultFest, Utrecht
Jun 2013: Poetic Performance in collaboration with Jasper Ligthart: Poetry of Madness CultFest, Utrecht
Mar 2013: Spoken Word performance CultDealer Utrecht
Oct 2012: Performance, Collection of poems ORKZ Groningen