H Marsh Schenck (b. 1988, he/him) is an artist/educator/curator who challenges American essentialism with an interdisciplinary practice informed by acts of care. His work is rooted in his experience as a disabled trans person and influenced by a transient, rural upbringing. Schenck integrates themes of identity and place by utilizing found and discarded materials, exploring various art methodologies, and examining social concepts of value, meaning, and connection.  He earned his BFA in printmaking from Bradley University (2010) and his MFA in intermedia from University of Texas Arlington (2013).

H. Marsh Schenck’s work has been exhibited domestically and internationally at several institutions including, BWA Wrocław Galleries (Poland), 2nd Berlin Becher Triennial (Germany), The Modern Art Museum (Fort Worth), Urban Glass (NY), Traver Gallery (Seattle), MAC (Dallas), Boundary (Chicago), Compound Yellow (IL), and other locations throughout the United States. Schenck has received funding from the Dallas Museum of Art, the MAC Dallas, Penland School of Crafts, Pilchuck Glass School, Kotteman Foundation, and Southern Graphics Council International. He is the co-creator of the social project Mud Campaign, which provided free arts education and funding for LGBTQ+ youth in Texas. He has held memberships with BEEFHAUS (curator), 500X Gallery (VP), and Comfort Station (Gallery Manager). Currently, he teaches at the Art Institute of Chicago and works full time for Columbia College Chicago as an Instructional Specialist and former Anti-racist Transformation Team Fellow.