Profile

 

MjKings has explored, experimented & expanded on her art practice in recent years; to focus 

primarily within the Hip Hop Culture. Her interest & passion for this genre has progressively 

manifested within part of the Artists core character; its beliefs, its acceptance & its inspiration 

that are ingrained within each element of the culture’s rich depth, are an empowering force; 

its words,

 

-speak to the soul,

-softens the spirit,

-heals the heart,

-and composes creativity.

These core beliefs are fundamental to the Artists underlying influence. 

Developing through many experimental works; using various materials, colours & subject matter, an occurring theme & interest began to make a clear emergence.

MjKings subject matter primarily began utilising single, stand alone images of strong, influential, creative, hard-working, female artists! Bgirls, skater girls, singers. Females easily recognised within the hip hop culture; inspirational & respected within their own genre, and a powerful figure even to the unaccustomed.

The art practice of MjKings requires a view into the images further depths. The artworks very inspiration can be matched within the authentic layers of the hip hop culture; dance, movement. music, pattern. culture, theme. strength, body. layers of influence and inspiration enhanced with the compounding characters of charcoal and pastels. Whilst a minimal colour pallet refines and structures the very essence of the image.

 

“I have always lived and breathed creativity; it is my comfort, my adventure; my saviour and my escape; it is my expression.” - MjKings

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Exhibitions

 

• Brookvale ‘If you Like Art’ Sale; Brookvale, NSW - March 2017 

• Wanneroo Art Awards; Wanneroo, WA - 2016

• Ellenbrook Art Awards; Ellenbrook, WA - 2015

• Wanneroo Art Awards; Wanneroo, WA - 2015

• ACU Graduation Exhibition; Strathfield, NSW - 2009

• St George Fine Arts Graduation Exhibition; Kogorah, NSW - 2005

 

 

Education

 

• TAFE NSW; Padstow, NSW - Business Administration Cert III, 201

• Australian Catholic University; Strathfield, NSW - Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design, 2009                                           

• St George School of Fine Arts; Kogorah, NSW - Diploma in Fine Arts, 2005

 

 

Experience

 

• Biennale of Sydney, NSW; Volunteer and Market Researcher - 2010

• Fusion Youth centre cafe, Campsie NSW; Art Teacher and Volunteer - 2009

• The Lighthouse Interactive / The V Project, Sydney, NSW; Graphic Design Internship - 2009