Samson Tudor (b.1996) achieved a first-class honours degree in BA Fine Art at Loughborough University in 2018, receiving the London based Artists’ Collecting Society (ACS) Material’s Prize in the process, along with a School of Arts Innovation award. Since his degree show, Samson has established his own studio space in Wembley, London, and continues to develop his artistic practice, exhibiting work nationwide. His work is held in multiple private collections across the UK, Dubai, Europe, and the US, and he has worked with internationally renowned artists. Samson is currently developing an ambitious new series of large scale canvas work to exhibit.
“At the heart of my artwork lies an exploration of the human condition, a perhaps futile attempt to decode it.”
Samson Tudor’s practice predominantly utilises narrative, figurative painting, often enriched with elements of allegory, as a form of socio-political commentary. His work operates as a lens through which themes of uncertainty, isolation, and division are examined, reflecting both collective and personal experiences of contemporary life. Employing a bold and distinctive style, Tudor integrates cubist devices and geometric abstraction while navigating surrealist influences, creating compositions that oscillate between reality and imagination. The fragmentation and manipulated forms encourage multiple readings, suggesting both truth and identity are rarely singular and constantly evolve.
The artist’s imagery and compositions are conceived through a series of graphite, pastel and collage studies; which are then rendered on both canvas and gesso board – displaying a rich and vibrant colour palette through oil paint and oil bars.
Tudor’s work balances a contemporary voice with a reverence for historical art movements, particularly drawing inspiration from the powerful aesthetic and emotive impact of German Expressionism. By acknowledging the past while addressing present-day concerns, his practice bridges time periods, highlighting the persistent and universal nature of human struggles.
Although his imagery often possesses a confrontational edge, there is an intentional openness in Tudor’s storytelling. His paintings resist definitive interpretation, encouraging audiences to actively engage with the work, form their own narratives, and grapple with its unanswered questions. Ultimately, Tudor’s aim is to keep people searching long after they’ve finished looking, using art as a catalyst for reflection, debate, and emotional resonance.
If you would like to purchase available artwork or discuss commissioning opportunities please email samsontudor@me.com
Education
Loughborough University BA (Hons) Fine Art, 2018
Select Exhibitions/Awards
- The Discerning Eye Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London, 2026
- Cecilia Colman Gallery, London, 2025
- Solo Exhibition at The Biscuit Factory Gallery, Newcastle, 2023
- Art on a Postcard Charity Auction, London, 2023
- Harley Gallery Open Exhibition, Nottinghamshire, 2022
- East Midlands Contemporary Art Exhibition, Lakeside Arts, Nottingham, 2019
- Open Contemporary Young Artist Award Show, Newcastle, 2019
- The Graduate Art Prize, City of London, 2018
- Winner of the London ACS (Artist Collecting Society) Materials Prize, 2018
- Loughborough University (School of the Arts) Innovation Award, 2018
- LSA (Leicester Society of Artists) Student Award Winner, 2016
