Maggie Gercken is a stop motion animator and the creative force behind Mycelia Animation Studios, an independent studio based in Richmond, VA. Working freelance, Maggie specializes in handcrafted animation, offering a distinct visual voice rooted in texture, movement, and emotion.

With a deep love for nature and storytelling, Maggie’s work explores themes of the human condition, environmentalism, and the invisible threads that connect all living things. Mycelia Animation Studios aims to spark affection for the natural world, encouraging audiences to look closer and feel deeper.