Tam Ess
Portuguese, b. 1982
Tam Ess makes oil paintings that explore the subconscious, blending figurative surrealism with balanced compositions that captivate the viewers. Her paintings are characterised by vibrant colours harmoniously juxtaposed with earthy tones and subtle shades. This deliberate palette choice adds depth to her works inviting the viewers to delve deeper into the piece and discover paradoxes about life.
Her visual language was heavily influenced by Max Ernst and Hieronymus Bosch. She works primarily with oils on large scale canvas and projects. Her current works explore the contemporary sphere whilst staying true to her vision of challenging viewers to find the beauty and little surprises hidden in everyday ironies.(Biography provided by Tam Ess Studio)
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"Sea Creatures Frolic" Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sea Creatures Frolic - Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting 2022
Artwork is on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang.
"This piece is a whisper of whimsy and a bold leap into the fantastical, destined to infuse any space with a surge of creative spirit and the thrill of the unknown and absurd."
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2010s Surrealist Tam Ess
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"Tribe" Mother and Children Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mother and Children - Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting, 2023
Artwork on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang.
"A tribute to the spiritual and ancestral ties that bind us, with a vibrant undercurrent of shared human emotion. I intended to capture the essence of belongingness and familiar comfort that flows between family and friends, and bonded strangers."
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2010s Surrealist Tam Ess
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Oil
"Changes" Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting
Located in Lisboa, PT
"Changes" Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting 2023
Artwork is on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang.
Tam Ess makes oil paintings that explore the subconsciou...
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2010s Surrealist Tam Ess
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Oil
"Bird and Keeper" Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting 2023
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bird and Keeper - Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting 2023
Artwork on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang.
"Sometimes we find comfort in the most unexpected of forms or size. A protector swathed in resonant blues —a guardian cradling the delicate essence of the subconscious in a world engulfed in deep blues and vivid reds."
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2010s Contemporary Tam Ess
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Oil
"Going for a Swim" Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting
Located in Lisboa, PT
"Going for a Swim" Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting 2023
Artwork on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang.
"A quiet moment for introspection and disconnection. The elongated limbs and disjointed composition reflect the inner turmoil and fragmented self."
Tam Ess...
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2010s Contemporary Tam Ess
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Oil
"Somewhere in the Garden" Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting
Located in Lisboa, PT
Somewhere in the Garden - Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting 2022
Artwork is on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang.
"Somewhere in the garden life awaits. With surreal twists, using oil and oil pastel to breathe vitality into every stroke; the organic forms interlace, suggesting a landscape beaming with energy and defiance. It's both a promise and a testament of our resilience, a visual hymn to the power of growth and survival."
Tam Ess...
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2010s Modern Tam Ess
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Oil, Oil Pastel
Traveller On A horse - Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting
Located in Lisboa, PT
Traveller On A horse - Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting, 2023
Artwork is on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang.
Tam Ess makes oil paintings that explore t...
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2010s Surrealist Tam Ess
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"Closing Time" Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting
Located in Lisboa, PT
Closing Time - Oil on Canvas Abstract Figurative Painting 2022
Artwork is on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang.
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"Friends in High Places" Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting
Located in Lisboa, PT
Friends in High Places - Oil on Canvas Abstract Figurative Painting 2022
Artwork is on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang.
"Friends come in different size and shapes. How delightful!"
Tam Ess...
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2010s Abstract Tam Ess
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Oil
"Hear No Evil" Oil on Canvas Abstract Figurative Painting
Located in Lisboa, PT
Hear No Evil - Oil on Canvas Abstract Figurative Painting 2022
Artwork is on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang.
"See no evil, hear no evil."
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2010s Abstract Tam Ess
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Oil
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