by Neha Sampat
Issue 02//December 2025
“Family Systems: A Study” explores individuality versus family paradigms, with boundaries being honored, some being pushed against, others being encroached upon, and others being fully ignored. The experience of personal trespass is subjective, and this piece explores the ramifications of different cultures and systems on personhood and between family members.
“Bay-Delta” explores how we trespass over nature and our connection to it. The print reveals a peaceful coastal landscape. Overlaid onto the print is an X of rigid prison bar-like lines, representing how humanity has over-imposed ourselves onto natural environments…
As a besharam (shameless) brown, queer, disabled woman, Neha M. Sampat centers life on multiple margins through their speaking, writing, creating, advocating, and acting up. You can find her sipping on chai and making community cool again on Ohlone land in the SF Bay Area or online at @nehainprint (IG).