Larissa Monique Hauck is a queer visual artist with a BFA with Distinction from the Alberta University of the Arts (2014) and a B.Ed. from the University of Calgary (2023). She has been included in events such as Nextfest 2018 (Edmonton, AB), Nuit Rose 2016 (Toronto, ON), and the 9th Annual New York City Poetry Festival 2019 (New York, US). Through the exploration of visual storytelling, Larissa confronts the complexities of queer feminine identity contrasted with the resilience of the natural world. Each figure acts as a metaphor, expanding on the isolation and the gaze imposed upon queer bodies, while also reflecting the personal and collective desire for connection, visibility, and self-authorship. She considers the way the natural world echoes the inner workings of the human experience, mirroring our emotions, thoughts, and even our corruptions.