Tam Ess

Lisbon-based painter and illustrator Tam Ess creates surreal contemporary pieces inspired by emotional connections, memories and the subconscious. She captures a distinct feeling and a sense of familiarity through abstract elements and balanced compositions.

Her visual language often symbolises the duality of emotions and explores themes of change, hope and resilience of the human spirit. Having always drawn as a child, she honours this creative journey by creating a visual diary chronicling the experiences that connect the heart and mind.

Tam studied design in London and her background heavily shapes and guides her art practice. Her favourite medium is oil on large-scale canvas often incorporating vibrant colours with subtle shades highlighting the complex beauty of human experience. She has been exhibiting with local and international galleries since 2018 and her paintings are in private collections in Austria, Denmark, England, Poland, and Portugal, to name a few.