Naomi Sermet

My work emerges from a life shaped by hardship and quiet resilience. Growing up in a world marked by family conflict and emotional silence, I turned to creativity as a way to process pain and find refuge. My work is a journey into memory and survival—an attempt to reclaim control over experiences that once felt overwhelming.
The vast, untouched landscapes of the Nordic countries have been especially important in this journey. Time spent in Finland and Iceland introduced me to the subtle strength of nature and its creatures—those who survive by blending in, hiding not out of fear but as a strategy for endurance. This relationship between invisibility and survival echoes my own childhood quest for safety and belonging.
In my work, I explore the delicate boundary between vulnerability and strength. Through each piece, I aim to open a dialogue about the unseen forces that shape us, inviting others to find connection and comfort in the balance between fragility and resilience.

Naomi Sermet invites viewers to enter fragile and introspective spaces, where she reconstructs her memories to examine the delicate boundary between survival and solitude. Through an intensely personal lens, she creates a refuge in each piece, reaffirming her power over memories that once seemed beyond her control. These natural scenes inspire her work, resulting in pieces that resonate with the tender and unspoken alliance between vulnerability and resilience.
A fervent advocate for the sanctity of nature, Sermet's aversion to closed, controlled environments reflect her affinity for the freedom and autonomy inherent in the wild. She is drawn to animals that move freely in their natural habitat, whose survival depends on their ability to blend into their surroundings—a mirror of her own quest for invisibility and security during childhood.
In Sermet’s work, past trauma is not merely an echo but a medium and vital element in her exploration of inner survival. She forges a visual language that invites the audience to engage with the silent strength of nature, feeling slow and imperceptible changes while finding comfort in the complex balance between vulnerability and endurance. Her work is a testament to survival, where strength, like in nature, is often hidden from plain sight.