MuEL

Stage: Museum Work shop
Stage Location: 690 Queen St. E
​Show Time: August 23rd 2:00pm 


                 In April 2022 I was reading a book dedicated to QUILTBAGS otherwise named all 2slgbtq+ folks. Hysterically, I started making 30+ small quilted bags and since have made larger and larger works. Quilting has been a craft that connects me to my many grandmothers and matriarchal structures, as well as uses material that would otherwise be waste. I find I know how to sew and mend as I was raised to be able to (thanks patriarchy). I generally do not follow rules or read instructions well and this is visible in everything I make. I have received fabric from many people, and am so eternally grateful for the people(mostly women) who have protected, uplifted, and supported me. Locals should come and attend if they want to look at quilts and be surrounded by warmth and see something different done with a traditional medium that reflects on queerness, 'women's' work, home and safety. ​

Biography

I am Sam, Calling myself an artist was difficult, until I found rage for being a target of violence. I want to show the possibilities in artforms typically chosen by 'women' and people not considered artists but homemakers. Factually a group of people at a higher risk of gender based violence. Homemaker is the last way I would ever define myself, woman is close to second last. I find peace in craft and creation like many others similar to myself, I reflect on my neuroses and find calm repetitive tasks that create art like many 'women' before me. ​

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