Kevin Beasley was born in 1985 in Lynchburg, Virginia. He lives and works in Queens, New York. Beasley creates sculptures and installations made from found materials, including clothing, sports equipment, personal artifacts, and cultural ephemera. These items weave together Beasley’s own memories and experiences, along with historical and cultural references, in order to examine the role of power and race in American society. Interested in the tactile dimension of sound, Beasley connects sound production and the movement of the physical body through his performances and sound installations.