Irene Sam
Multidisciplinary
Artist & Designer
Vibrant, living artworks that reveal the emotions, intelligence, and life force of sentient beings. Artworks that seem to breathe with vitality.
Exploring the world, I explore ways to reveal its living, sentient life through my art.
NFT Editions & Digital Certificates
Living, animated digital counterparts of my artworks.
Each physical artwork can receive a digital certificate or a unique NFT edition upon request.
I also release separate animated NFT series — vibrant, living artworks created exclusively for the digital space.
Objects & Product Design
AWARDS / EXHIBITIONS / MENTIONS
Lexus Design Award – Winner
Selected from 3,500 applicants worldwide. Received a $25,000 development grant and completed the Lexus Residency in New York. Evaluated by an international jury including Paola Antonelli (MoMA, NY), John Maeda, Jeanne Gang, and Simon Humphries.
Mentored for three months by Joe Doucet, Bethan Gray, Philippe Malouin, Shohei Shigematsu during the Lexus Residency program.
Jump the Gap, Roca Award – Finalist
Chosen from 3,004 entries across 92 countries. Jury included Ron Arad, Marcel Wanders, Gilda Bojardi, Javier Mariscal, Josep Congost, Tomek Rygalik, and John Anthony Sahs.
James Dyson Award – National Winner
Selected nationally
Lexus Design Award Exhibition – Tokyo, Japan
Exhibited as one of six global winners during the Lexus Residency.
Fast Company
Featured article: “This portable personal cleaning device mimics a cat’s tongue”
Wallpaper*
Publication of Roca Award finalists
The World Spa Design II (Hong Kong)
Selected interior design projects published
Interior & Design Projects Hong Kong & Shenzhen
Designed and executed residential interiors and commercial showrooms, including furniture design and deco. Created floral installations and public art sculptures.
Artist Statement
Through vibrant, living artworks and design objects, I explore ways to convey the emotions, intelligence, and life force of sentient beings. My work invites viewers to perceive the sentient world as I do, and to discover the often unseen life that surrounds us.