Samantha Jacobson was born outside of Philadelphia to her Jewish-American father and English mother who steadily renovated their 100 year old stone house around her and siblings as they grew up. She graduated with a B.A. in theatrical costume design from Marymount Manhattan College and worked on New York City Broadway & television productions before switching her focus to murals and multidisciplinary art. She has lived all over the USA including a long stint in Austin, TX from 2016-2024. Now back in her hometown of Philly, Samantha’s work continues to be influenced by character (both human and environmental) as she grows her studio and public art practices.

Page photo by Sade Lawson

Artist Statement

Samantha's work focuses on the vibrant fortitude of the conscious experience, her subjects existing as portals to alternate truths. With paint and mixed media she creates pieces of captured energy, using texture and color to emphasize the power of existing in our delightfully mysterious universe.

Note: Samantha formerly created works under the pseudonym Sapira Design