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Sam Kariotis – Lived Experience and Collage Art Mentor
Sam Kariotis
Art Mentor Lived Experience and Collage Art
Sam Kariotis is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans collage, installation, projection, sculpture, and sound. His creative practice reimagines classical Baroque imagery through a deeply personal lens, exploring themes of magic, sexuality, and the unconscious. Sam brings intuitive processes into his art, drawing on his lived experience and identity to create evocative, resonant pieces.
Art Specialties
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Expressive contemporary art inspired by personal stories
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Music-driven creative exploration
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Colour-focused artwork and emotional colour theory
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Art based on lived experience and social storytelling
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Artwork influenced by key art movements and periods
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Composition, balance, symmetry and design-principle based projects
Skills & Teaching Focus
Sam brings a unique blend of personal lived experience, expressive creativity and structured art practice. His mentoring helps participants:
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Explore identity and storytelling through lived-experience artwork
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Create art inspired by their favourite music, lyrics or artists
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Understand colour theory, emotional palettes and colour-based design
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Learn key art principles including balance, symmetry, leading lines & composition
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Build skills through studying influential art movements and artists
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Gain confidence in creative self-expression and independent decision-making
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Develop personal style through guided experimentation and reflection
Experience & Background
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Sam is a practising contemporary visual artist with a strong focus on storytelling, emotional expression and conceptual thinking
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His work draws heavily from personal experience and the connection between sound, colour and emotion
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He has developed multiple themed art programs that make art accessible, meaningful and empowering for people of all abilities
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Sam’s creative practice is grounded in both intuitive artmaking and structured design principles, allowing him to support participants across a wide creative range
Working With Diverse Abilities
Sam is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive and creatively supportive environment for NDIS participants. His approach is:
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Person-centred
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Strength-based
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Accessible and flexible
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Focused on expression, confidence and emotional safety
He is committed to meeting participants where they are, using communication styles and pacing that suit each individual.
Mentor Approach & Philosophy
“Art is a place where colour, emotion and sound can come together to tell a story that words alone can’t express. My goal is to help every participant find their voice through creativity, and feel proud of the work they create.”
Sam’s mentoring style is supportive, expressive and empowering. He encourages experimentation, self-reflection and skill-building while providing clear structure for those who want more guided learning.
How Sam’s Art Programs Align With NDIS Core Capacity Building – LeahJustyceArtGallery
