Samo is a professional artist, transgender educator and illustrator. He began his transition almost five years ago and channelled his experience into creating artworks as a form of non-verbal communication: Emotive and powerful documentation of his own changing body and mental health.

As a queer artist, Samo’s focus is on interpreting the human condition and expressing perspective to connect in a powerfully revealing manner, engendering both empathy and respect from observers of his work. Samo’s message is clear and consistent: Embrace your true self, create positive awareness and feed the cycle of gratitude and giving back, to ultimately strengthen and build the networks of community.

Featured in multiple documentaries, Samo is a leading campaigner for trans rights. His first book I EXIST uses artwork to celebrate the joy of transgender bodies, bringing awareness, love and acceptance to the trans community.

Samo’s talks are frank, engaging and inspirational.