The Bright Merchant is Alyssa Eckert.

Alyssa draws inspiration for her work from the ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest and Eastern Washington where she resides. Her use of naturalism and symbolism create a harmonious narrative that draws the viewer into the detailed infinite magic of planetary life. Every piece comes out of a unique experience between the artist and her subjects, meant to educate and convey the importance of conserving our interconnected relationships with the natural world.