p.bachman is a Philadelphia-based socially engaged artist whose practice is rooted in facilitation, collaboration, and advocacy. They work alongside local experts to amplify ongoing acts of resistance and build reciprocal relationships in various communities. Their recent body of work is focused on the economics of incarceration, civic engagement, and government budgets. Their methodologies range from mapping and collage to creating popular education tools, to facilitating intimate and large-scale events.

Bachman completed a Master’s at the Center for Research Architecture at Goldsmiths University of London. They are a founding member of BetweenSpace, a member of Urban Front, a transnational cooperative consultancy, and work closely with the Debt Collective Philadelphia Revenue Project, and End the Exception.

Her work has been supported by numerous organizations including Mural Arts Philadelphia, Worth Rises, Rule of Threes, BAK, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Tiger Strikes Astroid, Hale Gallery, and Creative Time.