Clarkesville artist Sam Granger, known as SamG, didn’t begin his art career until he was 37 years old when he took a “Find Your Perfect Job” quiz online that suggested he become an artist. He picked up a paintbrush right after, and since then he has traveled the art show circuit and created an entire world out of paint and found materials, including an installation of sorts in his own yard, lovingly referred to as SamG Land. His work is colorful and eccentric, full of characters and quirky messages that invite audiences into his unique and homey universe. SamG will be sharing the wall at Flicker with artist Neil Hayden, and the opening reception will feature performances from psych-folk band Dim Watts, Asheville basement rockers Minorcan and Athens post-punk group Current Rage. The show costs $10, but the artwork can be viewed for free anytime throughout March.
WHO: SamG Art Opening
WHEN: Friday, Mar. 1, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Flicker Theatre & Bar
HOW MUCH: $10
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