300 PAINTINGS

Created and performed by SAM KISSAJUKIAN
November 12 - December 15
November 12 - December 15
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November 12 - December 15

300 PAINTINGS

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SYNOPSIS

Is art a joke? In 2021, over the course of five intense and unpredictable months, Sydney comedian Sam Kissajukian created 300 large-scale paintings, unknowingly documenting his mental states through an extended manic bipolar episode. In this hilarious, fascinating, and wildly original show, he examines that time and explores the ties between art, mental health, and creativity.

A sold-out hit at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and winner of 8 Australian Fringe Festival Awards including Best Comedy, the production includes a curated exhibition of Sam’s acclaimed artwork in Vineyard Theatre’s lobby spaces, which audiences are invited to tour before and after the show.

 
 

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“The synergy between Kissajukian’s art and comedy is artistically and intellectually intoxicating.”
– ArtsHub

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Brilliant and hilarious!” – FringeFeed, 2024

“A funny and fascinating study of the mysteries of the mind!”  
–The Guardian

“A whimsical delight!”
–New York Times
 
 
Vineyard member booking is now open. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Affinity Nights and Special Performances:

Under 40 Night: November 13, 2024

LGBTQ+ Night: November 14, 2024

Maker Night: November 18, 2024

Masked Matinee: November 24, 2024

BIPOC Night: November 25, 2024

Talkbacks:

November 15, 2024

November 23, 2024 (Matinee)

December 3, 2024

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SAM KISSAJUKIAN
Creator/Performer

Sam Kissajukian (Performer/Artist) is a comedian and visual artist based in Sydney, Australia. Over the past decade, he has toured globally across the USA, UK, Europe, and Australia. In 2021, during a five-month bipolar manic episode, Kissajukian created 300 large paintings, documenting his mental state daily. His work explores the intersection of art, mental health, and recovery, and since 2022, he has held six solo exhibitions at prestigious institutions including Maitland Regional Art Gallery and Brisbane Powerhouse. 300 Paintings is the culmination of Kissajukian’s personal and artistic journey and has won numerous awards, including Best Comedy at Sydney Fringe 2022 and 2023, and the Mental Health Awareness Award at Adelaide Fringe 2024.