Born and raised in the U.S, Hill Werth has been an artist and athlete all their life. They were an all American track & field athlete who received a full scholarship as a student athlete to the University of California Los Angeles and received a degree in history/ art history in 2009. After graduating, they were accepted into the University of Nebraska’s art education program where they studied for one year until they hung their paintbrush up to be an Olympic hopeful.

Hill tried out and was named as a member of the U.S. National Bobsled Team. Due to injury they retired, picked their art career back up, and ran their own successful business as a working artist. From making guest speaking appearances at k-12 schools and universities, to national publications, to international recognition, Hill has had great success as an artist and athlete.

In 2018, Hill wanted to complete their teaching certification where they enrolled at the University of Missouri St. Louis. For the last 5 years Hill has put all their creative energies into being an art educator. In 2021, they moved to Kingston to marry their wife. As of October 2022, Hill received their permanent residency here in Canada and is eager to jump into the Kingston art and education world. Hill just started Teachers college at Queen’s University to finish their teaching certification once and for all.

The way in which Hill creates is similar to the way they teach. Focusing on balance, layers, and composition. “The space we create in is just as important as what we create. Producing a therapeutic environment for people to feel calm and themselves is what I aim for.”

Hill is a trans non-binary artist and activist using their art and voice to spread visibility, awareness, and to represent their community. Using various mediums, their creations are the result of emotions pouring out, transcending from personal experiences and endeavors. This allows Hill to achieve patterned layers of balance and composition.

ALIGNING EXHIBITIONS

Gentle Disruptions
Main Space
June 13 – August 5, 2023