Meet Seedne Bujaidar

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Seedne Bujaidar. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Seedne below.

Seedne, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?

I studied finance, but I was always drawn to creative work. During a school exchange in Florence, I took an art class and something clicked, I completely fell in love with painting. Life took me in many directions after that, but I kept painting quietly on the side. A few years ago, an artist I admired told me, ‘If I can live off my art, so can you.’ That moment gave me permission and everything shifted.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I’m an abstract painter, and what excites me most about my work is the freedom it gives people to feel rather than analyze. I’m drawn to abstraction because some emotions and experiences can’t be explained clearly with words — they need space, texture, and movement instead. My work explores the human condition through color, layered surfaces, and intuitive mark-making, creating paintings that are less about telling a specific story and more about inviting an emotional response.

What feels most special to me is how personal the process is, yet how universal the result can be. Each piece comes from an honest, intuitive place, and I love seeing how viewers bring their own meaning and experiences into the work. That shared emotional connection is what makes the practice feel alive and meaningful to me.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

First was self-trust. For a long time, I looked outward for validation or permission, which kept me from fully committing to my work. Learning to trust my instincts even when they didn’t make sense to others changed everything.

Second was consistency, not in a rigid way, but in showing up honestly. I didn’t always share my work, but I kept making it. Those quiet years of painting built my voice more than any single opportunity.

Third was openness to experience. Some of my most important growth came from stepping outside my main path, studying abroad, trying different jobs, meeting people in unexpected places. Every experience fed the work in some way.
For anyone early in their journey, I’d say: trust what feels true, keep showing up even when no one is watching, and let life inform your work. That combination builds both depth and resilience.

One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?

Yes, I would love to collaborate! I really enjoy group shows and working alongside other artists. I was just part of a holiday market with creators across different mediums, and it reminded me how inspiring it is when people come together. There’s so much value in seeing the world through each other’s eyes, learning from one another, and lifting each other up.

I’m open to collaborating with anyone who approaches their work with intention and purpose. Artists, curators, or creatives working on meaningful projects that aim to connect, inspire, or spark reflection. You can connect with me on Instagram @theflorencesyndrome (DMs welcome) or via email at [email protected]
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Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.seednebujaidar.com
• Instagram: @theflorencesyndrome