Makenzie Lander is a multifaceted artist whose work explores the reflection of emotions within human connection. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and raised in Dallas, Texas, she cultivated her artistic voice in Savannah, Georgia, within the vibrant creative community of the Savannah College of Art and Design. Graduating from SCAD with a BFA in Fine Arts and a minor in Fibers equips her with skills in various hands-on and digital creative processes. She is now continuing her creative endeavors in Nashville, Tennessee.

Growing up surrounded by sisters, including an identical twin, Makenzie developed a profound sensitivity to the nuances of relationships, perception, as well as physical and imagined space. This deep-rooted empathy fuels her artistic practice, where she navigates the evolving questions of human intimacy, individuality, and shared experience.

In my work, I explore how curiosity-driven perception shapes a new image of the human experience. Through portraiture, figuration, and abstraction, I explore what is observed and reshaped within the mind's eye. I combine materials like fabric, denim, bleach, acrylic paint, and raw canvas, manipulating these elements through cutting, sewing, and pinning to create layered compositions that reflect the emotional residues of human experiences, extending them into space. I offer my perspective on the self and others, while emphasizing the importance of shared perspectives in both art and design.”