Meet the artist

Makida Cartwright

b. 1995 Maryland

Visual Arts Major

Biography

Makida Cartwright, enjoys oil painting, writing poetry, along with other crafts such as wood work, and designing. Vibrant colors vastly inspire her work centering African figures in a narrative about the connection to consciousness and nature.

Artist Statement

The main medium I prefer to use is oil paint, although I do enjoy creating mixed medium work, and experimenting with other materials. Painting is an opportunity to freely express subversions of myself based on motherhood, cultural roots, and my connection to nature. I embrace a playful approach with my work, utilizing a lively color palette. I choose to share narratives through true or imaginary expressions. My art compositions include vibrant colors vastly inspired by my Caribbean culture, centered around the connection of family and nature. My compositions are usually portraits of semi realistic figures portrayed in a mystical way. As I work towards developing a distinctive style that emanates natural mystical beauty, I wish for my art to be an expression of peace and spark conscious conversations.