ABOUT THE ARTIST
Samantha Mharie
(pronounced “Marie,” with a silent “h”)
Samantha Mharie is a passionate mixed-race illustrator and digital artist celebrated for her whimsical, surreal, and symbolic digital illustrations rich with meaning.
She specialises in combining her illustrated works with creative computing skills to craft innovative, engaging experiences. Driven by a passion for exploring new creative methods and techniques, Samantha continuously pushes the boundaries of digital storytelling.
With a BA Honours in Illustration and a diploma in Creative Computing, Samantha harnesses digital technologies to bring her distinctive vision to life. Her work spans interactive installations, generative art, and augmented reality projects, continually pushing the boundaries of how stories can be told through digital media.
Education & Awards
2025 – 2026
Bachelor Honours in Illustration | Norwich University of the Arts
2021 – 2025
Level 5 Diploma in Creative Computing | Norwich University of the Arts
2023 – 2024
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Digital Arts Interactive Media | City College Norwich
D*DD (Triple Grade Distinction* Distinction Distinction)
2013 – 2015
Received designation of “Norfolk County Scholar 2015” certificate Norfolk Count Scholar- Standard of Excellence in Advanced Level Studies| Norfolk County Council Children’s Services Certification January 2016
BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) | City College Norwich
DD (Double grade Distinction Distinction)
2013-2014
International Baccalaureate Middle Year Programme | Creative Secondary School, Hong Kong
2011 – 2013
Events
(Craft Fairs & Exhibitions)
July 2025
Project: Selcoria
Gradfest ’25 | Norwich University of the Arts
March 2025
Project: Selcoria
IVSL Pre-Gradfest Screening | Immersive Visualisation and Simulation Lab,
Norwich University of the Arts
June 2025
Project: Selcoria
Norwich Science Festival | The Forum
Feb 2024 & 2025
Project: Cosmic Rays
Sprowston & Wroxham Christmas Market | Sprowston Community Academy
Nov 2024
Sprowston Summer Fair | Sewell Park Academy
August 2024
End of Year ‘Grad Show’ | Guntons, Norwich University of the Arts
July 2024
Project: ByteTeria, Cosmic Rays, Algorithmic Art
The Art of Noise | Blank Plain, Norwich University of the Arts
Feb 2024
Project: Cosmic Rays
Christmas Fair | Hellesdon Community Centre
Nov 2023
Sprowston Summer Fair | Sprowston Community Academy
Aug 2023
Makers Market | Brewdog Norwich
July & Aug 2023
NUA x Quadram | The Quadram Institute
Project: FoodBiome
July 2023
Winter Market | Norwich University of the Arts
Dec 2022 & 2023
End of Year Show | City College Norwich
June 2015
Project: The 100, Water Cat
– Achievement: Selected as Top 3 for Best Work within Digital Media Category in Creative Arts Building
Gallery Showcase | The Forum, Norwich
May 2014
Project: Drink Ad
Experiences
General Assistant at Hobbycraft Norwich
Role: Customer assistant art query advisor, customer service, haberdashery assistant
2025 – Present
‘SM-ART’ Digital Artist & owner of ‘Pinnikins’ Pin Badge brand | Freelance
2022 – Present
Creative Innovator – Hackathon
Norfolk County Council and Norwich BID (Business Improvement District)
2025
Creative Designer – ‘AR JAM’ | Infinite Form
Project: Leaf Life Learn
2024
Tech Design Educator & Business Mentor –
‘Techathon’ | Step Into Tech CIC
2024
Student Representative – Creative Computing
| Norwich University of the Arts
2023 – 2024
Interactive Book Designer | Collaborated with
the Quadram Institute
Associated with Norwich University of the Arts
Project: FoodBiome
2022 – 2023
Society Officer – Disney Society | Norwich
University of the Arts
2021 – 2023
Peer Assisted Learning ‘PAL’ – Illustration |
Norwich University of the Arts
2022 – 2023
Personalisation Assistant – Engraving | Lisa Angel Ltd., Rackheath Industrial Estate
Indirect Contract – Christmas Temp
2022
Digital Illustrator- Graphic Novel | Collaborated
with University of East Anglia
Project: Avian Intimidation – Graphic Novel
2022
Digital Marketing and Communication |
Tooltique Ltd.
Indirect Contract – Temp, Remote
2015
Educational App Designer | Sainsbury Centre
Art Gallery & Museum
Associated with City College Norwich
Project: Walking Hippopotamus
2015
Tour Guide | Creative Arts Building, City College
Norwich
Indirect Contract – Temp
2014 – 2015