We talked to interdisciplinary artist Sere Rivérs about her path, inspirations and of course her upcoming exhibition at solebox Vienna. Here's what she had to say:

Hey hey, certainly! My name is Sere, I am 28 years old, and I have been working as a freelance artist across various disciplines for over a decade. I currently reside in Zurich, where I further refine my artistic practice at the Zurich University of the Arts. My spacious studio is located in an old factory hall in Stuttgart, where I dedicate the majority of my time to creating art.

This is truly a unique story. Simultaneously with the opening of the solebox store in Vienna, I was working on a large-scale spatial installation for a project in Berlin. It featured three enormous, amorphous, meteor-like objects suspended in mid-air. When I first saw the solebox store, I was instantly captivated by the design and could immediately see parallels to my own work. Later, I discovered the gallery on the upper floor, and when the invitation for an exhibition came, I was, of course, all in. I love Vienna, and the combination of these perfectly aligned circumstances fitted so well.

It’s been quite a while. When I was 15, I started my first blog where I published various drawings and illustrations. As fate would have it, someone from German Vogue discovered my work and invited me to contribute a two-page spread. I was only 16 at the time, and the whole experience felt utterly surreal. That’s when my journey began. Meanwhile, I studied fashion design and did a lot of illustration for designers and brands. After five years in the fashion scene, I realized I craved more freedom in my artistic practice. I decided to leave illustration behind, making a radical shift almost overnight. Since then, I haven’t taken on any commissions in that direction, devoting myself entirely to creating art that emerges freely and abstractly from within.

Most of the time, it’s an inner need or feeling that I seek to interpret and visualize. I rarely create detailed concepts in advance, instead allowing myself to flow through the process and be guided by it.

I am currently in a phase where I draw deeply from within, often in collaboration with nature. When the world around me hums with life, my ideas begin to resonate more strongly within me. However, many everyday situations also spark my creative processes, textures, materials, and scenes I observe in nature often serve as powerful triggers.

For me, being an interdisciplinary artist means deliberately dissolving the boundaries between disciplines and materials, forging new connections. It’s about using context especially space as an active and inspiring partner in my creative process. To me, spaces aren’t just backdrops; they are living companions that continuously shape my work.

I regard each work as an autonomous entity. Whether it forms part of a series or stands alone, every piece exudes its own distinctive aura. Ultimately, each creation encapsulates a deeply personal, momentarily experienced emotion.

This question is frequently posed to me. However, I consider every work equally important and valuable, as each embodies a unique expression of the emotions I interpret and visualize. In my creative process, no piece is deemed superior or inferior – each carries its own power.

This year promises to be incredibly exciting. I have several exhibitions planned in various cities, each showcasing different disciplines and contexts. In addition, I am planning an extended stay in Japan to broaden my artistic practice and delve deeper into the Wabi-Sabi philosophy. I am truly excited for what lies ahead.. cheers.