TAM ESS





I'm Tam Ess, artist and illustrator in Lisbon. I studied interior design in London but eventually decided to become a self-taught oil painter, and it's been a challenging yet rewarding journey ever since. Although my formal training was not primarily in fine arts, drawing has always been a part of me for as long as I can remember.

I’ve been around; lived in different countries and worked in various non-art related fields over the past decades, but it’s only in recent years that I’ve gathered the courage to commence my creative endeavour. Ultimately, the heart wants what it wants and no matter the distance I’ve travelled, my love for art was never more than a sketchbook away.

My inspirations come from the varying spaces I inhabit, emotions I go through, and elements that distract me. They leave unshakable impressions on me that often make their way on to my pieces. Because of this, my compositions are almost always calculated and deliberate --often resulting in a little mise-en-scène.

In between painting and singing terribly to my cat, I take breaks to enjoy some pastéis whilst daydreaming about finding lost socks and lucky buttons.

 



EXHIBITIONS
Downtown Chiado, February 5-11, 2022
Golden Artist, May 7 - 13, 2022
Lisbon International Contemporary Exhibition, Oct 8- 14, 2022
Dia Internacional da Mulher, Espaço Arte Livre, March 8, 2023
 
To purchase a painting please email hello@tamess.com