Join artist Samantha M. Connors for an in-person discussion of their work in the context of Tyler's Race, Identity and Experience in American Art course. 

A Philadelphia-based artist, Connors creates work examining capitalism’s effect on the collective mental and physical health of the world around us. They are a multi-disciplinary artist utilizing tactile fiber processes and materials as well as urban detritus to create sculptural forms and objects reflecting on issues surrounding gentrification, chronic illness, and harm reduction.

Over the past few years Connors has completed residencies at Pink Noise Projects in Philadelphia, PA, Cassis Artist Residency in Cassis, France, Ora Lerman Trust in Laceyville, PA, and The Sable Project in Stockbridge, VT. They recently had a two-person exhibition in Philadelphia with Cynthia Reynolds at AUTOMAT collective.

Connors holds a BFA in Fiber and Material Studies from Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University in Philadelphia. They are the Co-Director of the South Philly gallery, DVAA, a member of Paradice Palase in Brooklyn, NY, and a member of the Common Field Network.

This program is part of the Race and Identity Artist Series, organized by the Gen Ed Race & Diversity faculty members Kara M'shinda and Ricky Yanas. 

This event is made possible by the Temple University General Activity Fund.

Photo courtesy of the artist.