Intricate and unique art embroidered meticulously by hand.

I love working with color and movement. I have loved dragons since I was a kid and am overjoyed to share my hyper fixation.

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 has become a huge part of my identity. I love how much time it takes to get every single detail right.

Exhibitions

Fulton Street Collective, “Tiny Works” Curated Group Show Chicago, IL

2025

2021

Co-Prosperity Gallery, “Slaysian 2.0” Curated Group Show Chicago, IL

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

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

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

2019

Publications

 

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

“The Punk Rock Stitcher” Ghost Speaks. 2020