Will Grimm
“Steer the Skid,” 44" x 72" , accumulation of artist's underwear 2015-2025, backed with found blanket
Will Grimm is a fiber artist whose work examines identity and lived experiencethrough the language of textiles, reflecting on the everyday queer experience. Rooted in traditions of stitching and dyeing, his practice emphasizes improvisational techniques and labor-intensive processes that center personalstorytelling and material intuition. Using found, discarded, and otherwisescavenged fabrics (from his own closet as well as the streets of Philadelphia), Grimm holds deep gratitude for the role cloth plays in our lives and his practice is anchored in the belief that textiles are not only vessels for safety, but also powerful tools for reflection, connection, and community; he often refers to his pieces as diary entries. At the core, he believes in making for the sake of making, and making what will make him happy.
Will Grimm
Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Grimm began sewing at a young age under the guidance of his grandmother. He earned a BFA in Fiber from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2019 and is a current MFA Candidate in Fiber at Tyler School of Art and Architecture in Philadelphia, PA. His work has been exhibited nationally in cities including Baltimore, Cleveland, and San Diego, and featured in publications such as Fiber Art Now, Curated Quilts, and BMoreArt. He is the proud father of one studio cat, and when not at his sewing machine can often be found playing his Game Boy.