Sam Kissajukian: 300 Paintings
Fridays and Sundays, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Friday 1 September to Sunday 1 October
Comedian Sam unknowingly documented his mental states over a 5-month manic episode via the creation of 300 large paintings.
Come experience an epic story combining comedy and visual art to explore the bipolar mind.
The 60-minute show is paired with an art exhibition depicting the different states of bipolar over a 2-year period.
Sam has been a comedian for over a decade, having toured globally. He’s recently had breakout success as a visual artist with solo exhibitions at Brisbane Powerhouse, the MRAG museum and an upcoming exhibition at Summerhall in the UK.
The winner of 'Best Comedy' and 'Directors Choice award’ at Sydney Fringe Festival 2022.
“Comedy as an artistic statement of unlimited creative potential.” – Artshub, 2023
“So much more than comedy – it’s high art. The show deserves to be lauded far and wide.” – Glam Adelaide, 2023
“300 Paintings gave me everything I want in a Fringe show, I laughed, I was enlightened and caught some great art.” – Mindshare.org, 2023