plastic, dried flowers, ceramic, polymer and wire; 5.5x6x6”

“For me, struggling with mental health, identity and self expression, I’ve often felt that the inside doesn’t always match what’s on the outside. Learning to love myself for myself, is still an ongoing journey but one I’m happy to explore as I continue to blossom and grow. This work describes the ability to be transparent and true to one’s inner self.”

ARTIST BIO: Samantha Niewierowski is a geologist-slash-artist living in Cincinnati while she gets her masters in Climate at the University of Cincinnati. She divides her time between researching in the lab and sculpting in her home studio. Her interests in geoscience and nature inspire her work as well as her drive to blend her two great passions of art and science. Sam hopes to bridge the gap between scientists and artists by creating work that pertains to, interests, and inspires people in both fields of study and beyond.