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Samuel Sultana

Explosive layers of acrylic house paint capture the primal dance between destruction and creation.

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Samuel Sultana is a French-Maltese visual artist born in 1990. Following an apprenticeship under artist Rupert Cefai, he completed his formal training at Kingston University and the University for the Creative Arts, Canterbury. A co-founder of the Izaxa creative collective, Sultana established his presence in the art world with a 2014 solo debut at the Malta Society of Arts and his participation in the 2016 Divergent Thinkers exhibition. His practice is defined by a bold and explosive application of acrylic house paint. By physically rotating his canvases during the creative process, Sultana develops multi-layered abstract compositions. His work is deeply informed by the CoBrA movement and prehistoric motifs, seeking to capture the primal tension between destruction and creation.

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Sultana’s aesthetic is characterized by energetic, multi-layered abstractions created through the physical rotation of the canvas. His work explores primal themes of spirituality and the cosmos, blending the raw influence of the CoBrA movement with prehistoric inspirations.
Acrylic House PaintRotating CanvasesCoBrA MovementPrimal DualityMulti-Layered AbstractionCosmic Themes
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Samuel Sultana — questions answered

What materials does Samuel Sultana use for his paintings?

Sultana primarily utilizes acrylic house paint, applying it in bold and explosive layers to create his compositions.

How does the artist achieve his multi-layered abstract style?

He employs a specific technique of rotating his canvases during the painting process, which allows for the development of complex, multi-directional layers.

What are the recurring themes in Sultana's work?

His work frequently explores spirituality, the cosmos, and the primal duality of destruction and creation, often drawing from prehistory.

Where did Samuel Sultana study art?

He received formal training at Kingston University and the University for the Creative Arts, Canterbury, after apprenticing under Rupert Cefai.

Has the artist been involved in any creative collectives?

Yes, Samuel Sultana is a co-founder of the creative collective known as Izaxa.

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