Sammy’s streak of creativity took root when he was barely six years old. At this point, he was already toying with rudimentary sketches and drawings

As he grew older, Sammy stepped up his efforts to learn and perfect pencil work skills. His determination paid off after a chance encounter with a catholic nun. She taught him numerous basic techniques, including how to draw portraits using pencil, working with watercolors and etching on scraper foils. Gradually, he sharpened his proficiency and took up abstract art as his specialty.

However, it was not until he quit a part-time job as a visual arts designer & illustrator with the International Rescue Committee Visual Aid programme in Southern Sudan that he opted to embark on full-time painting.

Sammy is very passionate about art and has been a full-time artist for over 15 years. He has won accolades for his art including nomination to the prestigious Sovereign African Art Award in 2012.

See Sammy’s work here, or visit us in Barcelona for the exhibition – running from 26 November 2024 through 9 February 2025.

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