Timothy Gmeiner, also known as Ill Poetic, is a multitalented artist with over 15 years of experience as an emcee, producer, composer, and graphic designer. Gmeiner's work has been featured in publications like Pitchfork, XXL, and Rolling Stone, and he has collaborated with interdisciplinary artists and provided audio and visual services for a variety of companies, including OWN, the San Diego Symphony, and HBO.

Gmeiner's passion for helping others led him to begin guest lecturing in 2019, focusing on artist entrepreneurship. He has since submitted a curriculum for review at San Diego City College, with plans to expand it to reach under-resourced youth and provide an overview of creating a sustainable career in the creative field.

Gmeiner is currently studying at UC San Diego, pursuing an interdisciplinary degree in Computing and the Arts - Music. He has also studied music technology at San Diego City College and fine arts education at the University of Cincinnati.

In the future, Gmeiner plans to continue exploring multisensory connections in art and music through innovative projects and research. He hopes to collaborate with other progressive artists and use technology to create fully immersive experiences with diverse subject matter.