Xena Peterson is an artist of various mediums. Her extensive background and practice of the arts such as painting, filmmaking, and theater all define and shape her creative process. She constantly strives to create art with originality and meaning, often drawing from relevant societal issues and themes. This is especially eminent in her portraiture, which holds underlying concepts surrounding the ideals of beauty. She perpetually explores ways to alter how viewers perceive and respect the world around them. It is her passion to inspire and impact others through her creative lens and the knowledge of how powerful images can be.