About
Sam Ely was born in Kent, and has exhibited national and internationally.
He had a collaborative practice with the artist Lynn Harris (2002 – 2013) and together co-founded Unrealised Projects (2003 – 2013).
Unrealised Potential
Installation view
17 July – 12 September 2010
Cornerhouse, Manchester.
Collaborative work: Sam Ely and Lynn Harris, Unrealised Projects. (links open in a new window)
Works in progress:
Various chairs
2025
Clips
Sterling silver
Dimensions variable
2024
Left hand
Digital drawing/ animation
2023
Selected projects/works:
Pantone project
All of the Pantone solid to process colours
36 GIFs in a 6×6 grid, online.
2015
Link to project.
This may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
Busking
Audio compilation of buskers performing at London underground stations and subways.
October 2002 – 2008
Link to project.
Working Towards Something1
A3 printed paper
42 x 29.7cm
2007
Working Towards Something
Photographic archive
A photographic collection of found flyers advertising work opportunities from the streets of London.
worklifebook.org (web.archive.org)
2003 – 2004
How to make… seats for a discussion
Leaflets distributed in public libraries, community centers and cafes, Copenhagen, Denmark.
20032
Seat
C Type print
51 x 34cm
2002
Seats for a Discussion
Cardboard box, timber, plywood.
Dimensions variable
2000 -2001
A simple series of seats produced for critiques at Chelsea College of Art and Design.