Sam Jevon

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16 Dec

Sam Jevon (b. 1968) based in London, began creating work at Submit to Love Studios in 2009. The studio is based at Headway East London, a charity supporting people affected by brain injury. A completely self-taught artist, Sam is famed for her detailed line drawings; almost exclusively in black and white ink on paper.

She visits the studio twice a week and has earned the nickname the “Queen of Wonky” for her unique illustration style. She wears this crown proudly; a celebration of her creative achievements and artistic progress. Buildings, people and animals become curiously crooked and contorted under her guidance, however, these marks are made with true intent. When at work, Sam displays a level of concentration akin to an architect; carefully plotting out hundreds of distinct lines on the page. Her use of shading and texture distort traditional perspectives; whilst dragging the eye into the depths of each piece. She is careful in both preparation and execution, placing her pens just so, whilst taking great care to keep her work clean.

The subject matter of her work is hugely varied; from an embracing mother and daughter to a pair of legs in patterned tights, from a lone clownfish to a looming landscape of Tower Bridge. Detail is the only commonality; which Sam looks to capture in the biggest and smallest of images.