Sam Christian (They/Them) is a mixed media fiber artist who focuses on the celebration of Black and queer stories, both good and bad. Sam’s work talks through their own experiences growing up in the South as the grandkid of a quilter, parentified first-born and Black body existing within the “American Dream”. These ideas show up in multiple forms of media including Fiber (Quilting), Digital Design, and ceramics all book-ended with Sam’s background in writing and performance. Sam writes to convey the chaos of

queer childhood and performs with the dreams of their community on their back. They

explore and celebrate the utility of Black art and the need to preserve oneself in the face of adversity. Sam’s work asks every viewer to question their personal ideas of liberation and community care.