Sabina von Essen has always loved to paint. Her practice deepened after the loss of her mother at a young age, when art became a way to process grief, memory, and emotion. During a later period of mental struggle, painting evolved from refuge into purpose.

Today, she is an established contemporary artist, with works held in private collections worldwide and appearing on the secondary market. Her vision is to become one of the defining artists of her generation, creating timeless works rooted in emotion, strength, and continuity.

Sabina von Essen has exhibited her work internationally, with exhibitions in London, Paris, and New York. Her exhibitions are known for their immersive atmosphere, where each space is carefully curated to reflect the emotional world of her paintings.

Several exhibitions have attracted significant public attention and strong demand from collectors, with works often selling out during opening nights. In select cases, exhibitions have also been made accessible through virtual formats, allowing an international audience to experience the work beyond physical locations.

Sabina von Essen’s work is immediately recognizable through its distinctive balance between abstraction and form. Entirely self-taught, she has developed a signature approach in acrylics through years of independent exploration and refinement.

The paintings are built through multiple strata, allowing light to interact with the surface in a way that shifts with the viewer’s perspective. Certain elements appear almost sculptural, giving the works a physical presence that blurs the boundary between painting and object.

Light is not only a visual component, but a defining force within the work, shaping both atmosphere and emotion.