The Inherit
by Sam Digges Hunter
April 11 – May 17, 2026
Lobby Screens – SFU School for the Contemporary Arts
149 W. Hastings St., Vancouver
The Inherit focuses on kudzu, an invasive plant species in the southern United States that people first brought from Southeast Asia over a century ago to combat man-made erosion. Today, the vine has become known for its aggressive spread, often overtaking large areas of land. Alongside its fictional elements, the film incorporates documentary-style footage from workshops held by the non-profit group Kudzu Culture. Based in the mountains of North Carolina, Kudzu Culture teaches the history of kudzu within human–nature stewardship and explores its potential as a resource for applications such as food and fabric.
Biography
Sam Digges Hunter (they/them) is a video and installation artist exploring the intersection of storytelling, material culture, and speculative futures. Their researched-based approach reshapes historical narratives into mythical retellings, weaving together material exploration and community engagement. Through this interplay of video, objects, and collaborative processes, their work investigates the complexities of inheritance and renewal, offering a space for reflection on the histories we carry and the futures we imagine.
Born and raised in the Southern United States, Sam received their BFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Art History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Currently, Sam is a student in the SCA's Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts program.