Lydia Sewell
A Vivid Dream
Acrylic on paper
ARTIST STATEMENT
I create bold, colourful paintings that portray women as multidimensional — vibrant, complex, and deeply human. Through saturated palettes and strong lines, I explore the space where strength meets vulnerability, and joy exists alongside struggle. My work draws on moments of self-discovery, and dichotomy, inviting viewers to reflect on the colorful parts that make up their “Self.”
Based in Auckland, I work primarily in acrylic and mixed media. As a finalist in the 2025 Emerging Artist Awards, I continue to develop a practice that celebrates beauty in contradiction.