Sam Thompson is a mostly self-taught artist who works in a variety of 2D media to explore themes of identities, particularly cultural and gender identities, and belonging, usually through figurative work. Born in Alabama and raised in Saudi Arabia, she is inspired by family histories, drag, science, folklore/mythology, and her experiences as a third-culture kid. A former member of painter David Ohlerking’s Austin Figurative Group, Thompson’s artwork has been shown in national exhibitions including “Tiny Monsters” at the Fe Gallery in Sacramento, CA and “TATTOO: The Renaissance of Body Art “, currently showing at the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta, FL. Her installation with photographer Andrea Wallace, Drag Nest, can be seen at the Spellerberg Projects Masur Gallery. Thompson currently lives in Lockhart with her husband, daughter, a chiweenie, and an assortment of outside cats.

Andrea Wallace is a photographer and installation artist in Lockhart, TX. She is inspired by music, beauty, fashion, people, nature, design and the performing arts. Her work reveals her broad appreciation for others artistic talents as artists and performers are frequent subjects. Andrea studied art and photography at Sam Houston State University and interior design at the Art Institute of Houston. Born five years too soon, her formal education was quickly made obsolete by the dawning digital era. Many years of self re-education ensued and she is a proud perpetual student of the digital and physical arts.