Mahllie (She/her) was born in Seattle, WA in 1998. Born an artist and raised by creative spirits, she was free to explore all forms of art. As a Black woman, she makes it known that different forms of love, intimacy and self-discovery are very important to her; the author, Bell Hooks, and the Musician, Billie Holiday, are inspirations for Mahllie’s work. The majority of her artwork acts as a visual journal, Mahllie uses metaphors and poetry to unpack and dissect her emotions and puts it all on display for others to interact with. The vulnerability and honesty portrayed in her mixed media paintings are a beautiful chaos, romantic and sometimes as deep and dark as the sea.
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