Hello! I create books and animations about history, community, and the precious nature of memory and
existence. At the heart of my practice is a passion for bright colors, playful
shapes, and community engagement.
Recent works include
Kamiyasi
Kamiyasi, an Ainu fairytale about friendship,
Wilfrid's Gift,
a story about remembering, and
Sappho and
Friends, an animated trilogy about puppy love and in-group humor that
pays homage to educational children’s media.
Recent collaborations include the design of
hands/hoofs/claws with Catherine Czacki and the creation and running of
Grinning Moon with Grace Mae
Huddleston.
In addition to my work as an artist,
I am an educator who is passionate about nurturing creativity and a love for
storytelling in students. In the past, I have taught with the Conejo Valley
Unified School District as well as daycare centers and academic
camps in the Ventura County area. Currently, I work in marketing and communications in the public education sector.
I received my BA in Visual Arts Media from the University of California, San Diego, and live and work in sunny Los Angeles.
Contact: sameraxu@gmail.com