Album 1 | available nowSpray Paint Reimagined
Every piece is made with intention, using vulnerability as resistance and art as an influence for change.
│The Artist│
Samantha Payne, known professionally as Sammy Lea, is an Australian-based artist born and raised in Melbourne. Her art explores the challenges, heartaches, and complexities of growing up, translating personal experiences into a visual language of vulnerability, strength, and transformation.
Her medium is spray paint on canvas, a tool she uses to challenge traditional boundaries of fine art. Each piece is layered, intentional, and intimate, capturing the female form as a landscape of emotion and humanity. Through her work, Sammy Lea redefines what spray paint can be—turning it into a vehicle for reflection, dialogue, and empowerment.
Her practice is rooted in exploration and experimentation, pushing the definition of contemporary art by embracing imperfection as a form of resistance and authenticity. Sammy Lea’s work invites viewers to confront their own perceptions, to feel, and to see the beauty in both vulnerability and fragility.
Icarus falls
Coming soon
What’s coming up?
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April to May marks a new chapter. I’ll be releasing my second album, Icarus Falls, alongside a fresh run of prints. A body of work shaped by growth, risk, and reflection—stay tuned.
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June-July will mark one year since my first album, with a special anniversary print relaunch. A chance to revisit where it all began and celebrate a year of growth, support, and evolution.
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From August to September, I’ll be opening a studio—a space to create more content, expand merchandise, and grow the team. The next step is about building a home for creativity, collaboration, and bigger projects.
Recent posts
│The originals│
SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS
“Using thrifted canvases is a conscious part of my practice and a reflection of my commitment to sustainability. By repurposing discarded canvases, I can reduce waste while giving overlooked canvases a second life. Each canvas carries its own history— marks, textures, and imperfections that inform the final work rather than limiting it. This process challenges the idea that art must begin with something new, instead embracing reuse as an act of care and responsibility. Working on thrifted canvases allows my practice to align with my values, where creation becomes not only a visual statement but also an ethical one.”