Samuel
Bartlett

Samuel Bartlett is a painter and digital artist based in northeast Florida. With a career spanning over three decades, Samuel has established himself as an accomplished artist and has been featured in numerous gallery exhibitions and publications across the US and Europe. Born in Japan and growing up on the move, he always had a creative spark. After taking classes at Florida School of the Arts, Bartlett began his career with his first solo exhibition just a year later. In addition to his passion for art, Samuel pursued a successful career in Information Technology, earning multiple degrees in history and computer science along the way. He is currently attending Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) for an MFA in painting. He continues to create new works in his home in Jacksonville, Florida shared with his spouse and several cats.

Artist Statement:

I fuse non-traditional materials and found items into my work, which allows me to break free from the confines of the canvas and give my pieces a more sculptural quality. Nature and the effects of the passage of time are my two primary sources of inspiration. I believe they offer a unique perspective on the interplay between the artificial and the natural. My art reflects my passion for exploring the complex relationship between human-made objects and the natural world. With a focus on sustainability, the materials for these works were sourced from my home and scavenged from my neighborhood. By transforming trash into art materials, I challenge society to reconsider its perceptions of what is valuable.