Visual Artist

Jayden Fennell is a Washington State–based, self-taught artist whose work explores identity, transformation, and the tension between the selves we present and the ones we carry within.  

Working across portraiture and abstraction, her practice moves between refinement and rawness, capturing both the composed exterior shaped by perception and the freer, more intuitive inner self beneath the surface.  

Through layered textures, visible marks, and intentionally unfinished elements, Jayden embraces imperfection as a reflection of growth and ongoing self-discovery. Her work aligns closely with Portrait of Becoming, offering a visual language for identity as something fluid, evolving, and never singular.

@_jayfennell_

Textile Artist

VÂN (they/them) is a Vietnamese American multidisciplinary textile artist whose work centers on sustainability, intentional design, and identity as a core part of their process.

Through their practice, they find joy in working with their hands and using the sewing machine as a tool to recompose and transform forgotten textiles into wearable art. They primarily work with salvaged materials to create pieces that are both durable and carry lasting stories.

Their practice moves between experimentation and transformation, honoring the material. In Portrait of Becoming, their work invites viewers to explore the role of identity and imagination, challenging how we can be better and fight for better systems.

@___byvan

Tattoo Artist

Miriam Sanchez is a Mountlake Terrace-based tattoo artist whose work reflects a deeply personal and evolving artistic journey.

With a background spanning makeup, graphic design, fashion, and movement, her practice is shaped by a wide range of creative influences, resulting in a style that is both diverse and expressive. Tattooing has become a central medium for her, where she translates this multidimensional perspective into intimate, lasting forms.

In Portrait of Becoming, Miriam’s practice reflects identity as something shaped through experience, experimentation, and continuous evolution, inviting you to mark a moment of becoming through her work.

@inklounge__

Musical Artist

An alumnus of Macklemore’s The Residency, Vic has been building his artistry since 2020, gaining recognition through his collaboration on “GOD’S WILL” from the album BEN. His recent release, including NEW ERA (2026), reflects an artist in motion, evolving both sonically and personally, while remaining deeply embedded in Seattle’s creative ecosystem through teaching, live performance, and community engagement.

Writing, producing, and engineering his own work, Vic creates what he describes as emotional time capsules, capturing moments of growth, transition, and self-discovery. Alongside music, he is also the designer behind his clothing brand, Victori, expanding his creative voice across mediums.

In Portrait of Becoming, Vic’s practice reflects identity as something continuously unfolding, shaped through lived experience, community, and the act of creating itself.

@vicdaggsii

Song Selector

DJ RocRyte is a Seattle-based DJ known for his dynamic, open-format style and ability to move seamlessly across genres, blending hip hop, R&B, and classics with precision and energy.

With over 17 years behind the decks, RocRyte has built a reputation for reading the room and creating moments that feel both instinctive and unforgettable. His work spans clubs, festivals, and major stages, including serving as the official DJ for the Seattle Mariners and touring alongside artists such as Tinashe, Russ, Wiz Khalifa, and Snoop Dogg.

At the core of his practice is connection, bringing people together through rhythm, memory, and shared experience. In Portrait of Becoming, RocRyte’s sets reflect identity as something fluid and evolving, shaped through sound, movement, and the energy of the room.

@djrocryte