INSIDE SAM’S MIND

Next Friday, May 26, The Joan’s Borland Lounge will be brought to life by a very special guest for Open Fridays.

Throughout lockdown, everyone had their own way of coping, whether it was baking bread, exercising, reorganising the house, or binging shows on TV. For comedian Sam Kissajukian, it was creating 300 paintings. The culmination of his experience is a unique performance installation including both live comedy and a visual art exhibition, which well and truly invites audiences to see inside the artist’s mind.

Through the works, themes of mental health and its ties to creativity, the artistic process, and a comedian’s take on art come to the surface.

‘300 Paintings’ was the winner of the 2022 Sydney Fringe Festival Award for ‘Best Comedy’ and ‘Directors Choice Award’. It was also nominated for five other awards at the 2022 Sydney Fringe Festival, including ‘Best Spoken Word’ and four touring awards. Don’t miss your chance to see it right here in Penrith!

Open Fridays: ‘300 Paintings’ by Sam Kissajukian will be on at The Joan on Friday, May 26 at 6pm. Tickets are $16. For more information or to book, visit thejoan. com.au.