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Originally from Canberra, Samuel relocated to Melbourne three years ago, fully immersing himself in the city’s vibrant creative culture. While his background spans multiple media, his current practice favors oil painting, serving as a canvas for his maximalist and eclectic aesthetic. Drawn to the abstract and the unique, Samuel’s work rejects minimalism in favor of rich textures, bold concepts, and complex layers, creating a striking visual dialogue between his architectural roots and his love for expressive, unconventional art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eArtwork Statement\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAncient Greek mythology celebrated fluid desire and gender non-conformity, establishing Hercules as a complex archetype of masculinity. 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