October Anderson

October Anderson (b. 1999, Los Angeles) is an American, trans-nonbinary, interdisciplinary artist studying Fine Arts and Education at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, California, USA. Anderson’s performances and installations investigate language and its (mis)use as a site of knowledge production. Anderson has exhibited in Bolsky Gallery (Los Angeles), Intersect Gallery (Los Angeles), The Folk Lounge (Los Angeles), and the El Portal Theater (Los Angeles). They are a recipient of the Excellence in Art Award from S.T.E.A.M., the Distinction in Studio Award from Otis College of Art and Design, and both the Presidential and First Generation scholarships from Otis College of Art and Design. Anderson graduates with honors as the Foundation Forward Ambassador for the interdisciplinary studies department, and the Class Marshal of the Fine Arts department for the class of 2024.