Samyak Yamauchi

Sam is a mostly self-taught painter who came to painting in 2013 after many years of working with glass mosaics. She is inspired by color and the deeply soulful, discovery process of being in the moment with the materials and the imagery as it arises. Her approach is part contemplation and intention, part intuition and imagination, and a whole lot of playing around until she knows it’s “right.” 

Artist Statement “From Japanese Hair To Sword Ferns”
This is a story in ten paintings. It’s a lifetime of experiences about identity and the search for something that can’t be found, because it isn’t hiding. It’s about my personal story, which is a Universal story, of searching for and not-finding but realizing, and then losing yourself, right where you are. It’s a story about Japanese hair, an imaginary race against time, discoveries and sword ferns.