Alaina Hickman is a maker of things, mother of four, perpetual student, and self-proclaimed memory hoarder. She received her associates degree in photography from and is the recipient of numerous awards including both a Midwest and National SPE Student Scholarship. Her work has been featured in several exhibits in the Omaha and Lincoln area as well as traveling exhibitions. Alaina is greatly influenced by the shared experiences between her physical and emotional self. Her work explores a combination of themes including motherhood, mortality, and the passage of time.