Abby Wheatley (she/they) is a multifaceted, multimedia artist majoring in Graphic Design with an Acting minor at UMBC. They are a member of the Honors College and the Linehan Artist Scholars Program, and they specialize in illustration, sculpture/fiber arts, and various styles of performance. Abby is also a 2024 graduate of the Apex Arts Magnet Program in Anne Arundel County, with a concentration in theater. They own a small Etsy shop where they sell resin dice and jewelry, they annually work at the Maryland Renaissance Festival, and they frequently attend cosplay and art conventions. Abby is a storyteller, and constantly strives to translate the ideas in their head into the world- be it on a piece of paper, a screen, or a stage. Connection makes us human, and they want to use their art to bridge gaps and help people feel seen.