VAA 100 International Winner
I paint people's lives and their sTories
Myk - Statement Artist
"I paint about people lives and the emotions or moments that connect us. It’s not about painting someone realistically, but interpreting a feeling or experience in a way that resonates. My practice is contemporary and layered, shaped by the life I’ve lived. I’m always looking for that point where a personal story becomes something universal and true. so I can capture it in oils"
Recent Work
Belonging
Coming If Your Ready or Not
I Can See Clearly Now
Inspiration
At the age of about nine, I was welcomed by an Indian family to share food and smiles so their son had a friend. The scent of Indian cuisine brings back this memory and prompts me to question “Does exclusion have a place in today’s society?”
I Can See Clearly Now
Coming If Your Ready or Not
I Can See Clearly Now
Inspiration
After a recent trip to the opticians, I noticed that the person checking my eyes seemed especially trustworthy, perhaps influenced by their calm manner and even their black-and-white clothing. It made me wonder: is our sense of destiny shaped by the people we surround ourselves with, or does it come from somewhere else?
Coming If Your Ready or Not
Coming If Your Ready or Not
Coming If Your Ready or Not
Inspiration
This is about the feeling of loss; based on a close relatives who is very important to me, this painting is about her grief in losing her husband 25 years ago. She still finds time to mourn and laugh but has never let go. Posing the question “Is it right to live for the past or should we celebrate the future?”
A little bit closer...
What's Most Important:
Honesty - Sharing Life Experiences - My Lagotto dogs
Personal Facts:
I dream daily - Dyslexia is my superpower - Selfies are great
Can't be without:
Incognito's music - An adventure on the horizon - Interesting people
How Do People Describe You:
Trustworthy -Motivated - A people person
Award Winning Artist
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