Katia Samanda Cipriano

Katia Samanda Cipriano, professionally known as Sam3kell is a visual artist who finds her expressive language within the void of the blank page and the darkness of charcoal. Specializing in the manipulation of light through extreme contrast, Sam3kell transforms dust and burnt wood into tangible visions. His artistic research focuses on the exploration of the human soul and the textures of nature, capturing moments of silent intensity that seem to emerge directly from the shadows.

"Charcoal allows no lies. It is a dance between the control of the hand and the chaos of the dust. For me, drawing is not about adding black, but about sculpting the light."

Sam3kell’s work is distinguished by a masterful use of sfumato and sharp lines, alternating areas of deep black with purest highlights. Each piece is a tactile journey where the grain of the paper becomes an integral part of the narrative.