Emily Rankin was born in Riverside, California and attended Abilene Christian University, where she received a BFA in 2011. Her body of work ranges from Graphic Design and Scenic Painting to collaborative performances with Verstehen, an improvisational and interactive series which incorporates live painting, sound, and electronics. Her work has been exhibited at The Link & Pin Gallery, BookPeople, and at Art.Work in Austin, Texas, and at Satellite Coffee in Albuquerque. She is currently based in New Mexico.