Sam Beck Art
'Unearthing'
This work will be exhibited throughout May 2026 at 169 Preston Drove as part of the Brighton Open houses.
House no.2 on the Fiveways trail.
This series of work is deeply rooted in the physical transformation of nature into paper. Exploring the ephemeral beauty in decay of the autumn leaves, the work simultaneously reflects on the faded glory of ancient frescoes. The pieces often focus on the soul or essence of the plants preserved. Within these I am exploring change, passage of time, mortality and renewal.
'Souls Passage' (SOLD)
Acrylic ink and metallic watercolours (92cm x 61cm)
Framed in museum glass white wood frame (96.5cm x 65cm)
Close up details of 'Ephemeral'
'Ephemeral'
Acrylic ink and metallic watercolours (36.5cm x 36.5cm)
Framed in museum glass white wood frame (39.5cm x 39.5cm)
Close up details of 'Imprints of Fall'
'Imprints of Fall'
Acrylic ink and metallic watercolours (36.5cm x 36.5cm)
Framed in museum glass white wood frame (39.5cm x 39.5cm)
Close up details of 'Sacred Cycles'
'Sacred Cycles'
Acrylic ink and metallic watercolours
Framed in museum glass white wood frame (60cm x 90cm)
'Unearthing'
20 x 20 cm Panels
Framed in white wood frames
'Unearthing'
30 x 30cm Panels
Framed in white wood frames
Paper Anthologies
*Anthology - from greek originally meaning a gathering of flowers. These pieces explore the preservation of time and memories, bound in paper books, with the perforated burnt elements comparing the intricate patterns of nature to handmade lace.
'Embers Of Summer'
'Eroded Bloom'
'Laced Earth'
'Muted Amethyst'