Herbert Seiler
The Artist
An artist's vernacular can be understood and enjoyed by all admirers. The method of communication is visual, yet mood and expression are felt. Herbert Seiler born in Czechoslovakia 1928, is an artist who speaks in a bold and vibrant manner through his art. His expressions were originally understood through sculptures and since has evolved into paintings.
Herbert Seiler is a pioneer in that he has ventured around the world acquiring multi-cultural artistic styles. Upon visiting Ethiopia Addis Ababa in 1956, a fertile ground for an artist was discovered. This country was enjoying an era of richness under the rule of Emperor Haile Selassie, thus Herbert Seiler was commissioned to create some of his finest works. During this time he became a highly sought-after artist and was enjoying the pinnacle of success in his career. Twenty-seven years later Herbert Seiler and his family moved to the United States Virgin Islands. The Caribbean now became his next journey and haven for his works. This tropical paradise inspired sculptures and metal works depicting the native animals and marine life. During his years in St. Thomas, a draw towards painting was born. As Herbert Seiler is a seeker of adventure and change so has his expression and language through art evolved. Yet this evolution was not a complete abandonment of his original style. Instead, he has utilized his sculpting skills in every medium of art. Consequently, his paintings are rich in texture depth, and vibrance. His strokes do not simply paint a picture but sculpt as well. Painting has become a final medium with which Herbert finds a continuing challenge. Now retired on a Greek Island he continues to express himself through his paintings.
The Legacy
Established by the Seiler family, The Legacy has set out to create a full collection of his significant works & contributions around the world. Dedicated to the man himself, Seiler’s art truly spoke volumes of his story & continues to inspire today.