Sammy Chien

BFA Film, Simon Fraser University

BFA Film, Simon Fraser University

Sammy is an interdisciplinary artist who is pioneering new ways of integrating new media into performance while keeping the lines blurred between artistic disciplines. As the co-founder and artistic director of Chimerik Collective, he is also a mentor to many emerging artists who are interested in his style of boundary busting art. Chimerik takes its name from a chimera — a mythical beast made of composite animals. The collective is a composite of artists, disciplines, lived experiences, and artistic influences that come together to produce innovative works. Rather than avoiding ambiguity, he’s embracing it.