Diedrick Brackens

Diedrick Brackens (born 1989) is an American artist known for his intricate woven textile works that explore themes of Black identity, queerness, mythology, and the African American experience. Working primarily in cotton and acrylic yarn, his tapestries blend personal narrative with broader cultural histories, drawing on traditions of weaving as both craft and storytelling. Brackens has gained significant recognition for his ability to transform the loom into a medium for complex emotional and political expression, with works held in major museum collections.