Jodi Jeffreys-Tanner, Founder & Curator of Las Olas Capital Arts, is thrilled to announce her ninth featured artist - MaiYap! A South Florida based painter and master palette knife artist, MaiYap's technique not only elicits the awe of the beholder, but goes even further, fully intent on shocking the senses and stirring the deep emotions of the unconscious mind. Viewers feel drawn to "let go" and immerse themselves in the colors. In many, they evoke happiness, exhilaration, and even ecstasy...yet never indifference. We are so excited to share her spectacular works with you. We hope to see you at her reception on Thursday, October 11th from 6:00 to 9:00 at our offices on Las Olas Boulevard.
As citizens of our planet, we need to ask what now, who, and why? Within my work, how can I ensure authenticity and communicate meaning while creating genuine, truthful art? With these concepts in mind, I first formulated the question and then proceeded to search my inner soul for an answer that could be artistically expressed.
Born in the Republic of Panama to Chinese parents, MaiYap has been able to magically blend East and West on canvas. Within the walls of her parents' home, she was immersed in the beauty, balance and perfection of millennial traditions passed on from one generation to another. Once outside these walls, her senses were overcome by the amazing colors, sounds and energy of the Tropics. Panama provided a bustling backdrop of exciting people, places and music. Most importantly, its natural surroundings provided the perfect artistic inspiration.
Jodi Jeffreys-Tanner, Founder & Curator of Las Olas Capital Arts, is thrilled to announce her ninth featured artist - MaiYap! A South Florida based painter and master palette knife artist, MaiYap's technique not only elicits the awe of the beholder, but goes even further, fully intent on shocking the senses and stirring the deep emotions of the unconscious mind. Viewers feel drawn to "let go" and immerse themselves in the colors. In many, they evoke happiness, exhilaration, and even ecstasy...yet never indifference. We are so excited to share her spectacular works with you. We hope to see you at her reception on Thursday, October 11th from 6:00 to 9:00 at our offices on Las Olas Boulevard.