Sam Vernon is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice merges the performance of art objects and the scholarly exploration of personal and institutional archives. With a focus on themes of identity and material cultural production in print, Vernon uses a variety of media, including installation, drawing, and assemblage, to create engaging narratives that invite critical reflection. Her work often explores the complexities of Blackness, the body, and power structures in contemporary society. Vernon has exhibited her work nationally and internationally, recently including her solo exhibition at Kunsthaus Hamburg in Germany, and has received accolades for her innovative approach to social commentary through art. Sam lives and works in NYC and teaches Drawing at Pratt Institute.