Rawiyah Tariq is a gender non-binary multi disciplined artist and kink aware professional with roots in queer, poly-amorous, fat community. Their tone is reflective of these roots and their work is informed by how these intersect with their Blackness. Magic, massage, storytelling and performance art are tools they use to liberate, heal and reclaim space for marginalized communities. They believe in cohesive and somatic practices that align body, mind and spirit. They are the 2022 recipient of Queer Cat Production’s Artist Grant and as of 2023 have been asked to join the company as a member and their Disability Justice Lead. Rawiyah is also one of Diamond Wave Arts’ Theyfriend 2022 featured artists. Connect to them on social media via facebook, twitter and instagram or follow them at their blog mammyisdead.com. You can also catch them as a feature in the films Fattitude and Heavenly Brown Body. Currently, Rawiyah is living in the Bay Area while continuing work on their book “Mammy is Dead” to be published in 2024 with Spirit Bound Press. linktr.ee/RawiyahTariq