Samantha Niewierowski is a paleontologist-slash-artist currently based in Cincinnati, Ohio. She graduated in August of 2021 with dual degrees in Geology (University of Cincinnati) and Art (University of Cincinnati School of Design, Arts, Architecture, and Planning). She divides her time between researching in the lab and sculpting in her home studio. Her interests in geoscience and paleontology inspire her work as well as her drive to blend her two great passions of art and science. Her research has taken her halfway across the world, and her art has taken her the rest of the way around; she is the recipient of an international paleoart award in Bristol, has showcased her work in San Juan, and has been featured as a scientific illustrator for numerous arts and science journals in the United States. 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.

I have spent my life pursuing my twin passions of art and science in spite of many who told me that I had to pick one and stick with it. Too many believe that we as humans are either right- or left-brained, either logical and analytical or creative and artistic. My work flies in the face of this; I strive to create works that are both informed by scientific knowledge and by artistic expression. It is my ongoing hope that no matter the viewer’s age or experience, my work might encourage those who see it to bridge this supposed gap. I want to inspire others to blend art, culture, history, and science together in a manner that creates something even more than the sum of its parts.