Ingrid Yuzly Mathurin, Young Zoe, oil on canvas, 36" x 48", 2023
BLACK JOY:
Healing From the Inside Out
Solo show featuring Ingrid Yuzly Mathurin
May 6, 2023 - August 26, 2023
What does healing look like from the diaspora perspective?
Highlighting the importance of healing in black and brown communities, Yuzly's paintings, sculpture, photography and mixed media installation offer intimate glimpses into the artist's personal healing journey overcoming life challenges that come in tangency to social injustices that happen to everyday families of color, while also sharing beautiful uplifting stories of black and brown men and women celebrating joyful and exciting moments.
Through her work and related public programs including a community garden activation and sound baths, Yuzly will share a retrospective of using spirituality as a form of healing, often drawing from her Haitian heritage and exploring how self-care can come in various forms in today's modern times.
Highlighting the importance of healing in black and brown communities, Yuzly's paintings, sculpture, photography and mixed media installation offer intimate glimpses into the artist's personal healing journey overcoming life challenges that come in tangency to social injustices that happen to everyday families of color, while also sharing beautiful uplifting stories of black and brown men and women celebrating joyful and exciting moments.
Through her work and related public programs including a community garden activation and sound baths, Yuzly will share a retrospective of using spirituality as a form of healing, often drawing from her Haitian heritage and exploring how self-care can come in various forms in today's modern times.
Ingrid Yuzly Mathurin, a Haitian American artist, has been honing her craft for over two decades, drawing inspiration from the rich legacy of the Harlem Renaissance, the vibrant energy of 90s and 2000s Hip Hop culture, and the poignant history of the Civil Rights movement. Her multifaceted art practice encompasses oil painting, murals, and film photography.
Yuzly's most significant work to date is a 52-foot wall mural commissioned by Adult Swim and Living Walls ATL, showcasing her prowess in transforming urban spaces. She has also collaborated with NFL Films on Vince Carter's ESPN series, Vince's
Places. In 2020-21, Yuzly's oil paintings were featured in a group exhibit at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Museum of Art in South Africa. In 2022, she was awarded The Other Art Fair's New Futures Award and exhibited her work at The Other Art Fair L.A.
Driven by a deep-rooted passion for art education, Ingrid aspires to mentor and inspire youth groups in their creative journeys. As a dedicated muralist, she aims to revitalize urban spaces and foster a sense of community. Through her artwork, Ingrid is committed to uplifting and empowering underserved communities, transcending cultural boundaries and fostering unity through creative expression.
Artist Statement:
"As a first-generation Haitian American artist, I am dedicated to representing the rich cultural heritage of both my Haitian and American identities. Through my art, I celebrate and uplift the beauty and resilience of those who have been historically marginalized by sharing their daily lives and stories.
My work explores themes of joy, community, and healing, and I incorporate the image of bees as a representation of the African Deity Oshun, which holds personal significance in my spiritual practices. Through this symbol, I establish strength, perseverance, and love, and inspire others to explore their cultural roots and begin the process of healing from generational traumas.
The color yellow is also a significant element in my work, as it represents the symbol of the African Deity Oshun in my personal Yoruba spiritual practices from Nigeria.
As an artist, I am passionate about bringing attention to the often-overlooked experiences and perspectives of Black Americans due to systemic racism and the lack of cultural representation. I use typography and fashion in some of my portraits to spotlight these social issues and offer my own perspective on the current climate. My studies at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in fashion design inspired me to address these issues and expand upon them through my hidden messages in the works that I create. Maybe it’s the inner graffiti artist in me."
Yuzly's most significant work to date is a 52-foot wall mural commissioned by Adult Swim and Living Walls ATL, showcasing her prowess in transforming urban spaces. She has also collaborated with NFL Films on Vince Carter's ESPN series, Vince's
Places. In 2020-21, Yuzly's oil paintings were featured in a group exhibit at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Museum of Art in South Africa. In 2022, she was awarded The Other Art Fair's New Futures Award and exhibited her work at The Other Art Fair L.A.
Driven by a deep-rooted passion for art education, Ingrid aspires to mentor and inspire youth groups in their creative journeys. As a dedicated muralist, she aims to revitalize urban spaces and foster a sense of community. Through her artwork, Ingrid is committed to uplifting and empowering underserved communities, transcending cultural boundaries and fostering unity through creative expression.
Artist Statement:
"As a first-generation Haitian American artist, I am dedicated to representing the rich cultural heritage of both my Haitian and American identities. Through my art, I celebrate and uplift the beauty and resilience of those who have been historically marginalized by sharing their daily lives and stories.
My work explores themes of joy, community, and healing, and I incorporate the image of bees as a representation of the African Deity Oshun, which holds personal significance in my spiritual practices. Through this symbol, I establish strength, perseverance, and love, and inspire others to explore their cultural roots and begin the process of healing from generational traumas.
The color yellow is also a significant element in my work, as it represents the symbol of the African Deity Oshun in my personal Yoruba spiritual practices from Nigeria.
As an artist, I am passionate about bringing attention to the often-overlooked experiences and perspectives of Black Americans due to systemic racism and the lack of cultural representation. I use typography and fashion in some of my portraits to spotlight these social issues and offer my own perspective on the current climate. My studies at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in fashion design inspired me to address these issues and expand upon them through my hidden messages in the works that I create. Maybe it’s the inner graffiti artist in me."
Viewing by appointment Monday - Thursday 8 am - 3 pm
Email to book viewing time: info@sovern.la
