Rio Asch Phoenix (b. 1996) is a Los Angeles–based photographer documenting the contested
boundaries between built and natural environments. Raised in North Florida, his work focuses
on the intersection of these sites and the stories of destruction, renewal, and resilience that
emerge from them. He is the 2025 Quinn Emanuel Artist in Residence and recently presented
his first solo exhibition at Monte Vista Projects. His work has appeared in Contemporary Art
Review Los Angeles, Telegraph Magazine, and KCRW. Recent recognitions include an Honor
Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects and selection for the Chico Review
2025.