ARTIST STATEMENT
Social issues are present in our every day lives. Whether it be racism, lack of representation, or an unequal distribution of wealth. These social issues warrant our attention. But too often we forget about the real world problems that plague us and become consumed by the upkeep of our comfortable bubbles.
Makayla’s art, like her style and her mind, is bold and daring. She transforms intellectual theories into beautiful artwork, focusing on the ideas of what it means to be human and how we as humans define ourselves. In doing so, she demonstrates the power that art has to make real world issues easier for people to empathize with and understand.
ARTIST BIO
Born and raised in the Northwestern suburbs of Illinois, Makayla moved to New York in 2014 to receive her BFA from Parsons School of Design. After graduating in 2018 Makayla Hughes moved uptown to Harlem, where she still remains. She has participated in local events, like YUI Gallery & Lab's Melted City exhibit, Artwork on the Ave, and Manhattan's Community Board 8's Arts and Crafts Show. Makayla's work has also been featured in the American Illustration Archive.
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