The Poetry Project

Genevieve Erin O’Brien

Genevieve Erin O’Brien wears a green button-up shirt, standing outside in front of many green plants. Their hair is shaved on the sides, with two long braids hanging over their shoulders
© Aaron Henderson

Genevieve Erin O’Brien (they/them) is a Queer, Non-binary, mixed race, transdisciplinary artist, activist, chef, storyteller and narrative strategist. Through food, performance, animation, video, installation, fiber/material arts and social practice, O’Brien's artistic practice explores themes of identity, liberation, community and decolonization. O’Brien, once a butcher’s apprentice, is also a private chef and owner of sausage enterprise Meat My Friends. Erin O’Brien is a fermentation fanatic, sourdough enthusiast, pasta maker and dumpling lover. (based in Los Angeles, CA)