Rachel Eliza Griffiths is a multidisciplinary artist, poet, and novelist whose work spans literary and visual mediums. She is the author of several poetry collections, including "Seeing the Body," which won the 2021 Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy Award in Poetry and the Paterson Poetry Prize, while also being named a finalist for the NAACP Image Award. Her other published poetry collections include "Miracle Arrhythmia," "The Requited Distance," "Mule & Pear," and "Lighting the Shadow." Griffiths' debut novel, "Promise," is forthcoming from Random House. Her writing has appeared in prestigious publications such as The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and The New York Times, as well as in anthologies like Best American Poetry.
Griffiths' artistic practice extends beyond writing to include fine art photography and lyric videos, reflecting her engagement with multiple forms of expression. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Sarah Lawrence College and has been awarded fellowships from institutions such as the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center, and Yaddo. Her work often explores themes of identity, memory, and the intersections of personal and collective histories.
Recognized for her contributions to contemporary literature and visual arts, Griffiths continues to produce work that resonates across genres. Her poetry and prose have been celebrated for their lyrical precision and emotional depth, solidifying her reputation as a distinctive voice in American letters.