About
APPROACH
Bold, mischievous and playful. Sam Wilde is an award-winning British artist who crafts unapologetically imaginative fine art patterns packed to the brim with personality and immersive detail.
A master of colour and illustration, Sam's internationally exhibited artworks subvert audiences’ expectations by flipping pattern design on its head with his signature worldbuilding approach to the genre. A feast for the eyes, his hand-drawn worlds redefine the medium for a new generation and are a modern-day marvel to behold.
Sam additionally founded the luxury British interiors, fashion and homeware brand Vespertine as a means to enrich our bodies, homes and spaces with fine art patterns depicting unabashed warmth and eccentricity.
BACKGROUND
An early affinity with science and mathematics led Sam Wilde to Durham University where he achieved a 2-1 honours BSc in Natural Sciences. Immediately afterwards he embarked on a three-year career in London’s financial sector where he worked as a Raw Materials Trader.
During these years Sam spent his limited time outside of work honing his craft, and without any prior art or design qualifications, went on to achieve a masters in Printed Textiles from the Royal College of Art.