riel Sturchio

Photographer

riel Sturchio is a multimedia artist who was born in Portland, Maine and currently resides in Austin, TX. riel received an MFA from the University of Austin, Texas (2018), and a BFA in Photography from the Maine College of Art (2012). riel’s practice extends through poetry, photography, design, sound, videography, and book-making. riel’s work revolves around the body, queer and non-binary identity, language, and vulnerability. They aim to produce and show work that uplifts fellow individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, non-binary and disabled or chronically ill. Currently, riel teaches undergraduate photography in Austin, Texas.