Linnea Ryshke (American, born in Los Angeles, CA) creates mixed-media paintings and drawings that respond to the othering of nonhuman animals. She received her M.F.A. in Visual Arts from Washington University in St. Louis, and her B.F.A. in Painting with a Minor in Environmental Studies at Pratt Institute. Along with her studio practice, she has served as the Administrative Director for Culture Push, Inc, a non-profit arts organization in New York City that focuses on supporting socially-engaged art projects. She currently teaches studio classes at a variety of art and academic institutions. Her work has been exhibited in galleries across the United States. In October 2021, she will be publishing a book through Lantern Publishing and Media, which will feature her latest body of work comprised of poems, photographs, and paintings.