Screenprint

Artist proof

Signed by the artist

700mm x 700mm

Much of Sam Mathers’ work is heavily influenced by his coastal home and from his travels around New Zealand the world, drawing inspiration from the people and places around him.

'I like to extract the instantly recognisable and adapt it to create a talking point, whether that be via scale, multimedia components or colour, I am continually exploring ways to create dimension with the objective that my work speaks to people in different ways and provides an opportunity for the audience to create their own story around each piece. 
I am passionate about the process, the mechanics of how things work and continue to explore new methods within my work. Using graphic sensibility, depth, language and cultural idiosyncrasies allows me to create multi-layers of meaning and the space for each viewer to identify and connect with something individual to them. 
While it may appear organic, my process is deliberate and the scratches, paint drips and weather-beaten footprints are consciously curated to add depth to my work. Not one to shy away from colour, my choices are reflective of how I feel at the time.' Sam Mathers