Sam3 'Stray Cat' Print Avialable

Artist: Sam3
Title: Stray Cat
Medium: Green Tea Toned 1 Color Cyanotype Print
Size: 35 x 50 cm
Edition: 31
Price: €120

 

The street artist and muralist known professionally as Sam3 operates with a distinct, often monochrome, aesthetic that distinguishes his work from the vibrant, high-energy style typical of many urban artists. While he maintains a notable degree of privacy regarding his personal life, his full name is generally cited as Samuel Sebastian. Originating from Murcia, Spain, Sam3 began his artistic journey as a graffiti writer in the late 1990s, but his style quickly evolved away from traditional lettering to a more graphic, narrative, and highly symbolic form of expression.

His signature style is characterized by massive, silhouetted figures that often evoke ancient cave paintings, shadow puppets, or allegorical fables. These monochromatic characters typically executed in stark black paint against a white or plain wall are used to explore profound philosophical themes of human existence, control, media manipulation, and the anxieties of modern life. Sam3 frequently uses simple, powerful imagery to create universal stories, allowing his silent, faceless protagonists to communicate complex social and political critiques without the use of words or obvious graphic tags.

Sam3's art is globally recognized, appearing on enormous building facades from Lisbon to New York City. His work effortlessly bridges the gap between illicit street art and the formal gallery setting, where he has also exhibited paintings and installations. He has published books of his art and poetry, further cementing his reputation as an introspective artist who uses public space as a canvas for quiet, yet monumental, contemplation. His unique approach ensures that his murals are instantly recognizable and continue to leave a lasting impression on urban landscapes worldwide.