Website: samdearmas.com
Email: sam.dearmas@nyu.edu
Instagram: @sam.dearmas

RESIDENT RESEARCHER

Sam De Armas is an artist, virtual reality developer, and noise maker based in Brooklyn, NY. She holds a Master’s from NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) and a BFA in Sculpture from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Her practice integrates her sculptural knowledge with virtual reality and creative technology.

Sam’s work is characterized by her approach to VR, focusing on hand tracking to enhance accessibility within virtual environments. As a resident at Stove Works, she delved into VR as a medium for artistic expression. She also received the REGIA Grant from ArtsBuild, which funded her virtual reality projects.

In addition to her artistic practice, Sam has accumulated years of experience working in various fabrication shops, where she honed her skills in creating both physical and digital works.