Photomanipulation nominee

I chase the mornings where I wake up and my mind is still lingering in dreams from the night before. In these fleeting moments there is no fear, there is only wonder and limitless imagination. Teetering between these two conflicting worlds acts as a reminder of who I am and what it is I am supposed to do. In these images, I bring together reality and dreams to connect with my viewers and poke the unconscious bear.

Combining elements from the everyday world with hand crafted creatures in a way that does not truly exist, brings forth the surrealist nature one might experience in the in-between planes. Through photography, mixed media and digital manipulation, this work represents the line we walk between both worlds trying to find our place to belong.

Sam Charboneau is a conceptual digital artist that composites photographs together in order to transport the viewer to strange and unusual places. She loves working with technology for the limitless possibilities and as many do overs a girl could ask for. Sam also enjoys working with her hands, building creatures to place in her worlds to carry the viewer deeper into these whimsical realms.

Sam is primarily self-taught. She actively pursues education in a variety of avenues including, conventions, workshops, books, and online resources. You can find Mrs. Charboneau’s work in a variety of locations, most recently her image, ‘Franz, an imitation’ earned a top place in High Art 2017. The image can now be found decorating the package of an assortment of marijuana products at the Natural Cannabis Company in sunny California. Sam has just completed her first major body of work entitled Irrational Reality, a series of ten images exploring the journey of finding one’s place in this busy world. Since 2014, Sam’s work has been shown in art shows, online media, galleries and print publications throughout the United States.