Meet the Artist

Born at the turn of the millennium in the Chicago suburbs, McKenzie Fitz grew up during the ever-changing, constantly unprecedented times of the 21st century. During her most influential years of critical development for identity formation, brain restructuring, and social influence, she was a part of the first generation to come of age in the era of social media. This pivotal period of perceptions in flux can be seen throughout her body of work, which includes a multitude of mediums from photography, painting, printmaking, and neon to visual communication. Fitz practiced these modes of expression at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she received her Bachelor's in Fine Arts in 2023. From there, she continued to exhibit her work throughout the city of Chicago and beyond, while also developing first-hand experience working for SAIC Galleries. As of 2026, Fitz has relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico, like many artists before her, to seek out new experiences and perspectives.