As a natural athlete growing up in segregated Birmingham, Alabama in the 1960’s, Mr. Pierce has always been about change. He faced many obstacles in his youth, and his art was his therapy. On a scholarship for basketball, Mr. Pierce left Birmingham for Seattle, where he learned to adjust and try new things. He worked very hard to banish his accent while in college and his grades never suffered. Over the decades he has developed a signature, postmodernist style of art which frequently portrays musical themes and characters such as jazz legend Charlie Parker. Sam’s colorful murals and paintings can be found in Seattle and in the homes of discerning collectors around the world.