Born & raised in Houston, McKenna Gessner (she/they) is an artist, activist, and healer. McKenna’s art explores themes of reproduction, the disruption of cycles, survival, landscapes, and the medicalized body. They enjoy experimental techniques using a variety of materials, contexts, and reimaginings of the making process. In addition to digital art, McKenna creates film photographs, cyanotype prints, collages, zines, and video projection. Their work has been featured in gallery shows at Hardy & Nance Studios, 8x5 Houston a public art installation by SaveArtSpace x Art at a Time Like This, Aurora Picture Show x The Menil Collection’s Bring Your Own Beamer event, Lagniappe Literature and Arts Magazine, Omentum, Uncle Bob’s Photo Zine Market, and Collide Zine. McKenna is currently completing training in Philadelphia as a full-spectrum family physician and community advocate.