I am a DIGITAL COLLAGE ARTIST living and working in Los Angels,
with roots in Boston, Miami, and Marfa, Tx.
I began my art career as a printmaker with a degree in design, and migrated to paper collages..
Experimenting to expand my range, I discovered the art of digital collages using my own manipulated personal photography..
'IT'S A WAY OF BEING ABLE TO PRODUCE MY WORK IN MULTIPLES'
This influenced the creation of designs and patterns which can be used across multiple platforms, including Wallcoverings, Fabrics and Tiles
All designs are digitally printed from my own original designs.
:Selected Shows and Commissions:
Emmy Award Winning hairstylist - season 1 and 2 of Westworld
*The Art Of Shopping- benefit for the Palm Springs Art Museum 2019
Invitational Art Fair, showing my collection of silk-scarves
*Good Vibez Wellness Center 2019
trunk show featuring my silk scarves
*Tujunga Ave Holiday Pop Up Shop 2019
featuring my silk-scarves, small digital collages and greeting cards
*Private Commision - wall installation-chicago 2018
Installation and design of glass door panels, installation of my original digital collages and wallpaper for a bathroom
*Private commission - L.A..-kitchen tile backsplash 2017
Installation of a custom designed tile backsplash for a kitchen.
realART GALLERY 2020 agoura ca. various group shows
* Gallery525 - ESSENTIAL TERRAIN - 2016
A solo show featuring my digital collages
* Gallery525 - Recent Works - 2017
A 2 person show featuring my digital collages
*Brewery Art Walk - Los Angeles Open Studios 2015-2016-2017-2018
featuring my digital collages, cards, small photography prints and silk-scarves
Juried Show - 2015 - 2016 - 2017
*Artvita - honorable mention
Mills Pond House Gallery - artist selection - 2nd prize
Pacific Art League - palo alto,ca. - 3rd place
Parklane Gallery - 4th place
Bonnet House - 1st place, show for the historic preservation og this house/museum
Bass Museum - 2003
group show featuring 20, 8x10 wood collage panels
:3 self-published books:
"GHOST NATION" photos, art and text by bruce samia
book of hair work created for the emmys
"THE GREAT NORTHWEST ADVENTURE" photos and text by bruce samia
"THE HAPPY ADVENTURES OF SONNY ANGEL" photos and text brucesamia