Sally Traxler-Lavengood was born and raised in Chicago, IL and currently lives and works in Olympia, WA where she attends The Evergreen State College for 2D and 3D fine art studies. The interdisciplinary studies offered by Evergreen have allowed her to study all manner of subjects from acupuncture to geology while also strengthening her artistic practices. She has been creating since she can remember thanks to many influential artists who have made sure art remains at the forefront of her life.