Vanessa Olivia Renwick, a non-binary artist of Scottish and German ancestry, was born on the ancestral lands of the Illiniwek nation, which is now recognized as the city of Chicago, Illinois. As a settler living on the uninvited territory of the Chinookan peoples, Renwick currently resides and works in Portland, Oregon.
Renwick's artistic focus often centers around nature, freedom, and the Pacific Northwest, the region they have adopted as their home. Employing avant-garde formal elements, they delve into radical politics and environmental issues, using their art to spark important conversations and inspire change.
As a self-distributed artist, Renwick has built a remarkable screening history, with their work shown in hundreds of international venues, ranging from institutions like The Museum of Modern Art and Centre Pompidou to independent spaces like Light Industry and Bread and Puppet Theater. They have also showcased their work at renowned festivals such as Art Basel, Oberhausen, The Museum of Jurassic Technology, True/False Film Festival, and many others.
