Samantha Poe
Illustration
Artist Statement
I am intrigued by dreams and mysticism and aim to explore these themes throughout my body of work. Since growing up, I struggled to relate to others and founce solace in otherworldly concepts. Paranormal activity and galaxy stuff have always interested me, and I found myself intrigued and simultaneously spooked by steampunk aesthetics as well.
Not only do I draw dreams and visions, but I keep a dream journal to record my dreams as well. I use various motifs inspired by these dreams (such as sacred geometry, space stuff, clocks, mazes, etc.) in my work to construe chaos. There are light and dark energies throughout every individual, and I like to explore these energies through themes of transcendence. I am a very duality-centered person and connect to both whimsical and mysterious imagery.
Autumn Clock House
Elementals of the Forest
Cosmic Jellybeans
Lightning Maze
Cabinet of Curiosities
Ozric Tentacles Band Poster
Music of the Spheres
Glitch
Cosmic Retro Surrealism
Stardust Cauldron
Spooky Brainhouse
Synthwave Room
Artist Bio
Website: https://www.sammilynnarts.com
Samantha Poe is an illustrator born in Tennessee, Illinois and currently based in Dekalb, Illinois. She received her Associates of Arts from Sauk Valley Community College in 2018. Afterwards, she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Northern Illinois University. Poe has attended some exhibitions and ended up publishing some of her work in fine arts and literary magazines for Sauk Valley Community College.