Liz Steketee was born in Michigan and lives in Marin County, California, with her family. She has both a BFA (University of Michigan) and MFA (SFAI) in photography, digital media, and mixed media. For 11 years, after completing her master's degree, Liz taught at the San Francisco Art Institute. She specialized in digital imaging, mixed media, and bookmaking. In 2017, Liz moved into a full time studio practice. Her work focuses on the notions of photography and its role in memory and identity. In her practice, Liz utilizes photography in combination with textiles, sewing, sculpture, and installation. Liz Has received numerous awards, articles, and residencies including the 2022 Critical Mass Top 50, 2021 Center For Photographic Art Artist Grant, Top 20 finalist in KlompChing Fresh 2021, Lenscratch featured artist 2014, 2016, 2018 2020, 2021, and a NazraeliPress One Picture Book. Her work is held in many public and private collections and she is represented by Jen Tough Gallery, Santa Fe, NM and Seager Gray Gallery, Mill Valley, CA. website: lizsteketee.comIG: @lizsteketee