artist statement
I love working on raw-unprimed canvas, which I throw around, scuff up, step on and/or use to sop up spilt coffee. Then it gets stapled to a wall where I start with drawing materials and loosely abstract a place or idea from my memory. Or just allow music to inspire me.
Next comes loose-gestured paint strokes and additional drawing materials. I build up layer after layer of texture, marks, lines, color and shape.
artist bio
As a lifelong artist, Samuel Perry is always looking for the next opportunity to translate their everyday experiences into artistic expressions. Since 2014, they have joined the San Diego art community and are gaining increasing acclaim.
Their approach and output are constantly evolving as they hone their personal style. However, currently focusing on abstract, they work hard to ensure they do not repeat themselves. No matter what, Samuel approaches each work with complete enthusiasm and total dedication.
Their passion for connecting personal history and significance through visual artwork drives their love to create and share on canvas. Samuel's work has been included in juried exhibitions in San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles county, and is included in personal collections around the nation.
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Requiring frequent doses of sunshine, Samuel lives and is based in Southern California - living with his partner and two dogs: Morris and Bleu.
Education
2002 - 2007
West Virginia University
2007 - 2013
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
2021
Ashton Gallery Artist Mentorship Program
Exhibitions
2024
"Welcome Back," ASTO Gallery
"Mixed Up," Ashton Gallery
"Abstract Exhibition," Covet Gallery
57th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition
"Alphabet Soup," Blue Line Arts
Long Beach
The Power of Visibility: Boldness in LBTQ+ Art," Long Beach Creative Group
"Summer Fun," Gallery of Hermosa Beach
"Proud+," The Studio Door
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2023
"Danndilion" - Honorable Mention
"BlackOut," Ashton Gallery
2022
juried show realART
"Solidarity" Art On 30th
"BlackOut," Art On 30th
2021
"Summertime," Art On 30th
"Celebration," Art On 30th - Honorable Mention
"Tuxedo," Art On 30th
"#obsessed," Art On 30th