The Tasmanian art community is mourning the loss of Tom Samek.
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Samek, who passed away last week, was one of the state's most celebrated artists.
Born in Prague in 1950, he lived in Germany, Switzerland and Austria before moving to Australia in 1971, settling down in Tasmania.
His artworks have been shown in galleries across Australia and New Zealand.
For the team at the Handmark Gallery in Hobart, it's a big loss for the art world and a friend of many in the art community.
"Tom's brilliant mind, his insight, wit, sense of humour, his love of food, wine, music, indeed his love of life in abundance played out in his art," they said.
"His friends and the public at large revel in his murals, mosaics, woodwork, sculptures, public art installations and on a smaller scale his prints, etchings and of course, the annual calendar.
"These bring a smile to our face each and every day and will continue to do so."
Arts Minister Elise Archer also expressed her condolences.
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"Tom Samek's unique style imbued humour and whimsy into his visual reflections on everyday life, and his instantly recognisable visual parodies of our relationship with food, drink, culture and the domestic world around us exude a genuine warmth and compassion for the human condition."
"Mr Samek's passing will be deeply felt by the arts community both near and far, but his incredible talent and creative legacy leaves a lasting impression that will be celebrated for many, many years to come."
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