About

Maya Ghai

The main inspiration for my work comes from pop culture influences. Growing up in a house full of music, my family sang along to Cat Stevens and intently listened to the classic guitar riffs of Jimi Hendrix. My family has always been both my biggest support system and hardest critics, pushing me to try new things. As a grade eleven student, my taste and passions in art are constantly evolving. I have been exploring different mediums since I was a child, immersing myself in everything from pottery, and painting to graphic design. Now, I still incorporate multiple mediums within my artwork. By combining painting, sketching, and occasionally 3D materials, mixed media brings a new dimension to my pieces. The musical icons I chose as subjects were all influential creators in music, expanding the boundaries and limitations of their time. In addition to music, I gather my influences from classic literature. Themes from Shakespeare and Mary Shelley have often made appearances in my work. The quotes included encapsulate both the traditional text and my modern interpretation. The pair of one line paintings exhibit contours of portraits- what I perceive to be one of the most complex images to replicate- in a simple manner. Ultimately, I am still growing as an artist and will continue to pursue my passion to create art of all forms.