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01.12.25

The secret poetry of Sammy Lea
The secret sketches of Sammy Lea
Oh Lord, the truth hurts. Keep me in the great pretend
— Sammy Lea

Sammy Lea is a bold, thought-provoking artist who reclaims the female figure as sacred and challenges the way society consumes images of women. Each piece intertwines beauty with taboo, using symbolism to spark conversation about gender, sexuality, and politics. Rooted in authenticity and social commentary, Sammy Lea is all about creating powerful visuals that confront cultural norms while offering comfort and connection.

Her work explores the fine line between vulnerability and strength, confronting the ways women’s bodies are objectified in media, pornography, and popular culture. By reclaiming these representations, Sammy transforms what is often seen as exploitative into something empowering and deeply human.

Sammy Lea’s art is not only a reflection of cultural critique but also of personal expression. Every piece holds fragments of her own journey — stories of identity, intimacy, and self-discovery. Through her practice, she invites viewers to pause and reflect, to feel both challenged and comforted, and to consider how art can shift the way we see ourselves and the world around us.

Unapologetic and daring, Sammy Lea’s art is more than visual — it is a statement, a reclamation, and a call to reimagine what it means to see the female figure as sacred once again.

Women in creative fields, the article. 01.12.25

Sammy Lea, interviewed by Belana Broadley.