Sam Kavenchy

Since I am not a good writer to tell my story I chose early in life to paint as if my paintings were the continuous pages of a book. When I was twelve years old I was exposed to cubism and one of Picasso’s earlier works stuck with me. I always questioned how it was possible that he could capture with something broken or unreal all the beauty and emotions that I was seeing or feeling at that moment. And that’s what I want to offer my audience: The freedom to explore their own imagination in my paintings. That’s why I do not neglect my developed style and technique. Quality, imagination and vision complement each other.
My works present powerful political statements - from my attitude towards dictators to the effects of freedom.

I synthesize every nuance of the moment, adding rapid motion to effectively move the viewer through the painting.

The honesty is apparent in my paintings and the political references are timely. It is, overall, a body of work that resonates with authenticity.

Corcoran College of Art and Design

2015: Group Exhibition at Balckboard Gallery, Channel Islands Art Studios, CA "Harmony& Mirth"

2015: Group Exhibition at Balckboard Gallery, Channel Islands Art Studios, CA "Collector's Choice Awards"

2014: Group Exhibition benefiting Iraqi Artists, San Diego, CA

2014: Group Exhibition at Friesen Gallery, Sun Valley, ID "FILTERED: What Does Love Look Like?"

2013: Group Exhibition at See.Me Exhibition Space, New York, NY

2013: Group Exhibition at Angel Orensanz Foundation for Contemporary Art, New York, NY

2013: Private Solo Art Show, Los Angeles, CA

2012: Group Exhibition at See.Me Exhibition Space, New York, NY

2012: Group Exhibition at SBC Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

2011: Solo Exhibition benefiting Refugees International at L2 Lounge Washington, DC

2011: Kavenchy Solo Art Show, Washington, DC

2010: Creative Coalition's Salute to Arts & Entertainment Event, Washington, DC