Lainie Ettema is an interdisciplinary, research-based artist from Michigan. Through oil paint, silicone, sculpture, and digital processes, she stimulates dialogue surrounding gender, sexuality, and the body. Ettema earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art and Design from Alma College in 2023 and received her Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Florida in 2026. She currently lives in Gainesville and holds the position of Visiting Lecturer at the University of Florida.