Sam Padfield (b.1987) lives and works in London. He has a BA hons in Fine Art from Central St Martins. He has completed a two year apprenticeship at Gaskell Quartz Ltd, training in precision hard and semi-precious stone carving and polishing, alongside restoration of 18th Century hardstone objects. Group shows include ‘Adventitious Encounters’ for Open Space Contemporary and ’Somewhere in-between’ at Karavil Contemporary.