MAKAYLA PETRYNA

Fascinated by the human condition, my work focuses on the reflection of the inner narrative of wants and fears. This is achieved by highlighting the weird, the disturbing, and the wonder it may bring. Using the depiction and repetition of eyes, my work touches on potential psychological factors. With the aid of these body parts and other features, my art forces viewers to reflect on paranoia, anxiety, and mental illness.

There is also an ethereal feature to my pieces, pushing the viewer to imagine a world far beyond the stars of this universe. Using my overactive imagination, I can create and bring to life unusual creatures and environments.

I find myself drawn to and inspired by artists such as Alex Garant, Michelle Moé, and, more recently, Peter Burns.