Sam Linguist's Ceramic Works at Triangolo, Cremona
Sam Linguist, hailing from Waxahachie, Texas, was influenced by his time at Webb Gallery, known for its self-taught and visionary artists. He’s currently presenting a solo show titled WRR at Triangolo gallery in Cremona. His ceramic creations combine sculpture and painting, using slip-cast stoneware along with unique materials like turtle shells, domino tiles, hardcover books, and Styrofoam. Standout works include "runner run running" (2026), which reflects everyday objects, and painted turtle shells named "hippie love" and "vomit and jazz cigarette" (both 2026), inspired by artists like Sister Gertrude Morgan. He employs a technique he calls “painting in reverse.” His art explores themes of aging and climate change, referencing various artistic influences. The exhibition is ongoing at Triangolo in Cremona.
Key facts
- Sam Linguist was raised in Waxahachie, Texas.
- He worked at Webb Gallery as a teenager.
- Webb Gallery is dedicated to visionary, often self-taught artists.
- The exhibition is titled WRR at Triangolo gallery in Cremona.
- Linguist uses slip-cast stoneware and found objects.
- Works include runner run running (2026), hippie love (2026), vomit (2026), jazz cigarette (2026), Beemo (2026), and Kelsie drinks grapefiruit vodka (2026).
- Linguist's process involves underglaze applied to molds, described as 'painting in reverse'.
- References include Kandinsky, Hopi paintings, Laura Owens, Memphis Group, and Shuvinai Ashoona.
Entities
Artists
- Sam Linguist
- Sanford Darling
- Royal Robertson
- Burgess Dulaney
- Sister Gertrude Morgan
- Chuckie Williams
- Shuvinai Ashoona
- Kandinsky
- Laura Owens
Institutions
- Webb Gallery
- Triangolo
Locations
- Waxahachie
- Texas
- Cremona
- Italy