Opening at IAMA in the Lightspace Gallery on December 3rd, 2024, on display through January 3rd
.December 7th 2024 – January 3rd, 2025
.Reception: December 7th, from 3 PM – 5 PM
Title: Unprimed
In this solo exhibition, Samuel Perry presents a dynamic series of large abstract paintings on unprimed canvas. Embracing the rawness of the material, the works explore the tension between control and spontaneity. The absence of priming
allows the canvas to breathe, absorbing materials in unpredictable ways that blur the line between artist and surface, intention and chance.
These abstract forms invite viewers to engage with color, texture, and movement in a direct, visceral manner. The unprimed canvas becomes a partner in the creative process, allowing the natural flow and absorption of paint to dictate parts of the composition. Through layering, sweeping gestures, and an intuitive approach, the works evoke a sense of freedom and vulnerability, echoing the organic and often chaotic nature of human emotion and experience.
This body of work challenges the traditional boundaries of painting, placing emphasis on the material’s interaction with the medium and creating a conversation between absence and presence, exposure and concealment. Each piece is a reflection of the artist’s ongoing exploration of abstraction, where meaning emerges through the process rather than through representation.
Artist Biography: 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.
Samuel lives and is based in Southern California – living with his partner and two dogs: Morris and Bleu.