Kylie Schwartz was born in Tasmania, Australia. A dancer and choreographer, she has worked predominately with costume and set design. Her passion is to see marginalized and hurting people find relief through artistic expression. "Growing up on an island instilled a longing for the ocean," Kyle says. "Now living in Denver's desert, painting oceanic scenes helps to ease the longing. The mask attempts to encapsulate my love of dance and water and offer the freedom we can find in both."