Handmade hand art.

I love the complexity and dynamism of hands. There’s so much that can be explored with them. They can be graceful, delicate, wild, or anything else you can imagine. I reflect a variety of emotions in my work through the use of negative space with simple additions to make them pop.

queer+embroidery+artist+chicago

Hello! I’m Sam Riesmeyer. I’m a Chicago based artist trying to make fine art out of embroidery. After starting in 2018 it has slowly enveloped my entire life and become a part of my identity. I’m a hopeless romantic, punk ass lesbian whose main inspiration is heartbreak and the transition of a person to a memory. A lot of this will include nature imagery and the red thread of fate from Chinese folklore.

Exhibitions

Co-Prosperity Gallery, “Slaysian 2.0” Chicago, IL

2021

 

2020

Stay Home Gallery, “Everything is Different Now” Curated Group Show Paris, Tennessee

Metro, “RAW: Glow” Curated Group Show Chicago, IL

“Slaysian” Curated Online Group Show

The Martin, “Locus III” Curated Group Show Chicago, IL

 

2019

Spectra Art Space, “Tiny art, BIG IDEAS” Group Show Denver, CO

Church Nighclub, “RAW: Arise” Curated Group Show Denver, CO

Publications

 

Gallery Feature. Be Creative with Workbox. Issue 195. 2020

“The Punk Rock Stitcher” Ghost Speaks. 2020