Sam Grabowska

2020-2022 Resident Alumni

Sam Grabowska was born to two Polish parents some years ago. As a child, Sam built forts in their backyard. As an adolescent, they found home in marginal spaces like overgrown fields and abandoned smelters.

In their 20’s they studied film, architecture, and cultural anthropology culminating in two bachelor degrees, a Master's, and a Ph.D.

Now, as a recovering academic, Sam works in photography, film, and architectural sculpture exploring the ways in which historically marginalized people find refuge in this odd world.

They’re particularly interested in the multi-sensory elements of space that can help heal trauma.