Between the Ears

Emerge Gallery, Greenville, NC

april 2025

Sam’s senior exhibition showcased his most recent work, bringing together and building upon his artistic practice throughout college. Between the Ears takes what exists inside Sam’s head and brings it to the canvas, offering viewers a glimpse into his mind through painting.

Art gallery exhibition featuring colorful abstract paintings and floral artwork titled “Between the Ears” by Samuel Sugar.
Abstract multicolored textured artwork with layered black, gold, red, blue, and pink brushstrokes
Abstract textured painting with layered teal, red, brown, cream, and black brushstrokes
Large colorful abstract oil painting titled “Three to Get Ready and Four to Go,” displayed in a gallery.
Close-up of a textured abstract painting with layered tan, navy blue, green, and red brushstrokes.
Gallery wall displaying Samuel Sugar’s abstract art exhibition “Between the Ears,” with colorful paintings and floral motifs under track lighting.
Close-up of weathered, multicolored tree bark with deep grooves and contrasting red, green, tan, and black textures
Colorful abstract oil painting titled “This is the End” displayed on a gallery wall.
Gallery wall displaying Samuel Sugar’s “Between the Ears” abstract floral artwork, with colorful paintings arranged around a central grid.
Large abstract mixed-media painting with layered blue, red, green, white, and black brushstrokes displayed in a gallery.
Gallery wall displaying colorful abstract paintings and black flower drawings, titled “Between the Ears” by Samuel Sugar.
Abstract mixed-media painting titled “This is the End” displayed on a gallery wall, featuring vibrant brushstrokes in blue, red, yellow, white, and black.
Close-up abstract painting with layered red, teal, gray, cream, and purple brushstrokes and textured splatters.
Close-up of a weathered, textured tree trunk with deep grooves, knots, and patches of peeling bark
Abstract mixed-media painting titled “Without Sea World,” featuring layered pink, navy, red, teal, yellow, and purple brushstrokes.
Close-up black-and-white illustration of a curled, sleeping cat on textured paper
Abstract mixed-media painting titled “This American Dream (Night, Night),” featuring layered colorful brushstrokes, geometric forms, and scattered star shapes.
Abstract textured artwork with layered cream, red, blue, green, and ochre brushstrokes
Interior of an art gallery with colorful paintings, hardwood floors, track lighting, and folding chairs
Close-up of a weathered, multicolored painted wooden surface with peeling paint, cracks, and textured grain
Large colorful abstract painting displayed in a gallery, featuring layered blue, green, orange, white, and brown brushstrokes.
Abstract expressionist painting with layered green, pink, red, orange, and blue brushstrokes
Two colorful abstract paintings displayed side by side in a gallery, featuring expressive brushstrokes and layered blue, pink, green, orange, and black forms.
Abstract multicolored oil painting titled “This American Dream (Night, Night)” displayed in a gallery, featuring layered geometric forms and colorful star-like shapes.
Abstract floral oil painting titled “Daises Don’t Grow in Water,” featuring layered pink, purple, green, and blue brushstrokes with hand-drawn flowers.
Close-up of a heavily textured abstract painting in layered teal, pink, green, brown, blue, and orange brushstrokes
Gallery wall displaying Samuel Sugar’s colorful abstract series “Between the Ears,” with floral line drawings and exhibit labels.
Close-up of textured fabric with an abstract black, gray, and beige floral pattern
Spacious art gallery with hardwood floors, colorful paintings, folding chairs, white walls, and a black ceiling with track lighting
Interior of an art gallery with colorful paintings, track lighting, hardwood floors, and folding chairs.
Close-up of a black, gray, and cream abstract geometric fabric pattern
Abstract mixed-media painting with layered brushstrokes in pink, navy, cream, red, teal, yellow, and purple
Close-up of a heavily textured abstract painting with layered beige, purple, teal, red, yellow, and blue brushstrokes.
Abstract close-up of layered green, black, gold, and pink brushstrokes on a textured painted surface
Close-up abstract painting with layered blue, pink, brown, gray, and cream brushstrokes on textured canvas
Close-up of a heavily textured abstract painting in muted pink, green, beige, red, and black tones.
Two colorful floral abstract paintings displayed on a gallery wall, with a small artwork label beside them.
Close-up of a vibrant abstract painting with layered green, blue, brown, orange, and white textured brushstrokes
Large colorful abstract painting displayed in a gallery, featuring layered brushstrokes in teal, pink, white, brown, and black.
Textured abstract painting featuring layered teal, peach, brown, gray, and pink brushstrokes.
Vibrant abstract painting with layered pink, green, yellow, blue, and red brushstrokes, textured impasto, splatters, and expressive marks.