I’m a mixed-race illustrator and digital artist of Chinese Filipino heritage. My final project series, Selcoria, explores cultural identity and personal narrative through whimsical, surreal, and symbolic illustrations. With a BA (Hons) in Illustration and a Diploma in Creative Computing, I combine storytelling and technical skills to create interactive and visually dynamic work.

 

Selcoria Project Series by Samantha Mharie featuring a UV-printed ceramic tile mural in a custom 3D-modelled MDF frame, embedded with an augmented reality (AR) component

Selcoria features a UV-printed ceramic tile mural in a custom 3D-modelled MDF frame, enhanced with augmented reality (AR). Reflecting self-acceptance and heritage, it includes animals from Hong Kong and the Philippines.

 

A close-up on the 'Selcoria' UV-printed tile mural showing some elements with gloss features by Samantha Mharie. Created using Procreate and Mimaki UV printer

Designed for residential, commercial, and public spaces, I developed the AR experience using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript libraries to showcase both creative and technical abilities.

A leaflet accompanies the piece, offering deeper insight. I aim to explore mixed-media practices that blend physical craftsmanship and digital innovation to create immersive, multisensory storytelling experiences.

An illustration of a peafowl composed of floral elements, featured in the AR component by Samantha Mharie. Created using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Outside design of an A4 trifold informational leaflet on 'Selcoria' by Samantha Mharie
Inside design of an A4 trifold informational leaflet on 'Selcoria' by Samantha Mharie