Julian Prairie (they/he) is a sculptor based in New York City whose work engages the intersections of queer history, community, and public space. They hold a degree in studio arts and aesthetic philosophy from The Evergreen State College and have over a decade of training in drawing, painting, and figurative sculpture.
In 2021, Prairie created and installed a statue of Marsha P. Johnson in Christopher Park, the first public sculpture of a transgender person in New York City. In 2025, they collaborated with the House of LaBeija to unveil a sculpture of Crystal LaBeija, founder of ballroom culture, at the Museum of the City of New York.
Prairie’s practice is informed by a background in community organizing, research in aesthetic theory, and a longstanding interest to LGBTQ histories. When not in the studio, they facilitate creative workshops for QT Art Camp, a platform supporting queer and trans youth through the arts.