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My name is Simone Williamson. I’m an animator, comic artist, graphic designer and illustrator from Santa Cruz, California now based in Barcelona. I work in visual storytelling, translating complex subjects — from quantum physics to environmental law to investigative journalism — into clear and accessible narratives.

My notable collaborations include freelance editorial illustration for the award-winning Canadian environmental investigative magazine The Narwhal, and volunteer comic work with the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (QMI) at the University of British Columbia, where I partner with physicists to produce educational comics about topics like superposition and quantum numbers.

With a BFA from the University of British Columbia and interests in editorial illustration, comics, 3D modeling (Blender) and pixel manipulation (TouchDesigner), I continually seek opportunities to expand the scope and skill set of my practice.

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Based in Barcelona, Spain

b. 1994, Antioch, California, U.S.A.

  • Education
  • 2012-17 Bachelor of Fine Arts // University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
  • 2015  Bachelor of Fine Arts (exchange) // Elam School of Fine Arts,  Auckland, New Zealand

  • Speaking engagements
  • 2023 DigitALL: Innovative Solutions towards Climate Equity // Simon Fraser University, Surrey, B.C., Canada

Residencies 
  • 2024  JOYA Artist in Residence // Vélez-Blanco, Spain
  • 2015  Membership and Public Program Intern // Burrard Arts Foundation, Vancouver, B.C.

  • Media and recognition
  • 2022 Gala for Brain Cancer Research // Artwork donation, Toronto, O.N.
  • 2017  Women in Tech World (WinTech) scholarship
  • 2016  BMO 1st Art! competition // UBC Fine Arts nominee
  • 2013  The Wall Street Journal // Interviewee

  • Exhibitions
  • 2017-19 Consume painting display // UBC Alumni Centre, Vancouver, B.C.
  • 2017  Cambie Fest // The Cambie Hostel, Vancouver, B.C.
  • 2016  The Murmuring // Hatch Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
  • 2016  BFA Graduate Exhibitions // AHVA Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
  • 2015  Final Critique // Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2015  More More Better // Interurban Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.