Sam Shendi

S SAM SHENDI S

Sam Shendi graduated in 1997 from Helwen University of Fine Arts in Cairo. The Egyptian born sculptor creates colourful abstractions of the human figure, subtly hinting at the complexity of human interactions Referencing the art of minimalism, interactions. minimalism Shendi simplifies design elements by focusing in on the chosen medium of steel, aluminium and paint. Some of these forms seem deceptively simple, but often include qualities of metaphor or elements of a spiritual transcendence.

Shendi’s work balances the fine line between representation and abstraction. By reducing the human body to a container or minimal shape his creations centre on the essence of human psychology. shape, psychology Using cartoonish lemon, ultraviolet and pumpkin-coloured blocks, the animated works conjure up associations with children’s toys and i d t i l design, industrial d i l di lending an emotive ti and d playful l f l quality. lit His i candyd coated palette tricks the eye, flouting the perception of gravity with a strong optical impact: a distinctive blend of modernity and timelessness.

The Wedding Dress Steel, fiberglass, unique 180 x 49 x 44 cm

The Branch Steel, fiberglass, unique 220 x 140 x 70 cm

The Mime Steel, fiberglass, unique 180 x 70 x 65 cm

Keyhole Stainless steel, unique 187 x 61 x 35.5 cm

Isolated Steel, resin, unique 165 x 30 x 30 cm

Smoker Stainless steel, fiberglass, unique 140 x 70 x 70 cm

The Ride Steel, fiberglass, unique 165 x 120 x 40 cm

Troy Mixed media, unique 190 x 140 x 60 cm

The Family Tree Aluminium, unique 130 x 50 x 29 cm

Souls (Cream) Steel, unique 130 x 50 x 29 cm

Souls (Orange) Steel, unique 130 x 50 x 29 cm

The Red Head Steel, unique 65 x 55 x 40 cm

Night Watch Steel, unique 70 x 45 x 40 cm

Mother And Child Aluminium, unique 152 x 98 x 37.5 cm

Body Language Stainless steel, unique 200 x 170 x 130 cm

Eve Steel, unique 200 x 40 x 40 cm

Eve Steel, unique 200 x 40 x 40 cm

Adam Steel, unique 250 x 40.5 40 5 x 40 40.5 5 cm

The Bow Th B Steel, unique 120 x 300 x 30 cm

Signature Si t Stainless steel, unique 100 x 170 x 70 cm

Mother And Child II St i l Stainless steel, t l unique i 100 x 100 x 10 cm

Mother And Child III Stainless steel, unique 90 x 120 x 20 cm

The Sperm Steel, unique 40 x 90 x 20 cm

The Girl Next Door Stainless steel, unique 65 x 120 x 20 cm

Thinker Steel, unique 48 x 32 x 21 cm

Memories Stainless steel Unique 190 x 65 x 45 cm

Home Stainless steel Unique Height 380 cm

Mother And Child IV Stainless steel Unique Height 380 cm

Mane Mixed media Unique, 65 x 75 x 20 cm

Selected Exhibitions

2014

2013

2012

2011

Damside Mill, Haworth Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford The Other Art Fair, London FIRST@108 (Winner), The Royal British Society of Sculptors, London Cork Street Open Exhibition, London HOT ONE HUNDRED, Schwartz Gallery, London The Affordable Art Fair, Stark Gallery, London Y Young Masters M t Group G Exhibition, E hibiti Curious C i Duke D k Gallery, G ll LLondon d International Exhibition of Contemporary Art, De Oude Kerk, Amsterdam The Grey Wall, Wall Browns Menswear, Menswear London The Young Masters Auction & Exhibition, Cynthia Corbett Gallery.

London Summer Exhibition Debut Contemporary, Contemporary London Brick Lane Gallery, London

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