Artist Statement

Inspired by nature and magical realms, my work walks between imagination, feeling and the natural world. With a strong emphasis on childhood, I'm attempting to rediscover the unfiltered self that ultimately brings joy. A reclamation of identity through art.

Mikayla Kwik in her studio

Mikayla in her studio

The Process

My process is sparked by a singular thought, feeling, moment, or movement, each acquiring depth and story as it takes form. Primarily working in oils, I use bright, saturated palettes to bring a sense of life to the spaces they inhabit.