Jennifer Merlyn Scherler (*1996, they/them) self-identifies as a fan and draws inspiration from different fan (fiction) communities with an interest in user-generated (filmic) languages created to share knowledge and affection for a particular thing. They are particularly interested in strategies of grieving, remembering and the creation of intimacy.

Their visual language is dense with references to popular digital culture and media theoretical texts. It is infused by video material, images and commentary found online. The characters found in Scherler’s work are based on personal experiences and reference digital cultures, they are performed by the artist themselves and could be situated in drag.

Next to their personal art practice they are engaged in the collective project mcww (memeclassworldwide), teach at the University of Arts in Bern and at the School of Arts in Biel. They have won numerous awards such as the Pax Art Award Emerging Media Artist and Kiefer Hablitzel Price.