Gena Destri Keffer

Gena Destri is a semi-abstract expressionist artist living in Buda, TX working in 2D mediums, navigating motherhood and adulthood while painting from life and memories. Destri grew up in Kansas, graduated with a BFA in Studio Art from Oklahoma Baptist University, and moved to Austin shortly after. Currently, she is active in her local art community with shows, teaching, live painting, mural painting, and markets.

Throughout life, Destri has traveled frequently to natural areas which have imprinted upon her greatly. She uses memories and emotions as well as the spiritual energy from places she’s been to influence her work.

Over the past 15 years, Destri's work has found its way into numerous group shows, online exhibits, and private collections across the United States and Europe, as well as into the gallery of Inspired Minds Art Center in Buda, Texas. She has received awards such as the University Outstanding Senior Artist Award, 1st place at the local Art Brawl in 2019, as well Best in Show and 3rd place at the Buda Plein Air Festival 2021.

For fun, Gena Destri loves everything outdoors, moving her body, partaking in intellectual and spiritual conversations, doting on her 2 kids, and experimenting with food.