About the Artist

Samantha Padilla was born in 2001 in Fremont, California, and raised in Stockton. She currently resides in Morgan Hill, California, where she is completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media at San José State University. Samantha’s work explores a variety of mediums, including 3D modeling, coding, sculpting, and digital video. As an interactive artist and designer, she focuses on creating meaningful connections with her audience. Drawing from personal experiences and her passion for interactive art, she aims to evoke emotional responses, encouraging viewers to engage with her work on a deeper level.

Never the Root

A bandaid is temporary. It feels reassuring in the moment, but over time it begins to peel—losing its purpose. This is how hospitals often treat women’s health: offering quick fixes instead of searching for the root cause of pain. With this piece, I invite you to participate in diagnosing the woman on the wall. Each bandaid represents a dismissal, a temporary fix, a failure to listen. Ask yourself: does covering the problem ever heal or does it reveal the cracks in our healthcare system?