Magnus Sodamin was born in Manhattan, New York (1987) , but now lives and works in Miami, Florida. He spent a year developing his painting practice at the Nansenskolen in Lillehammer, Norway; a humanitarian institute that focuses on cross-cultural exchange. In 2012, he received his BFA in painting with a minor in art history from the New World School of the Arts, Miami. Sodamin works in many different mediums ranging from painting, textile, ceramic and drawing.Sodamin’s lush, nature inspired paintings explore changing global narratives through spiritual inquiry and spontaneous creativity. His process is cathartic and vigorous, resulting in paintings that reflect the beauty of the natural world, while exploring the states of climate, and environment. His works are full of energetic gestures, conveying both joyful and turbulent scenes filled with a sense of awe.