Mikayla Keyes is a charismatic artivist who brings her whole heart into every room she enters. Her work is a love letter to the culture: pushing boundaries, aiming to expand horizons for her fellow inner city kids, and building spaces rooted in care and creativity. Grounded in her experiences as a Black woman and guided by her desire to learn from the past, Mikayla creates with the next generation in mind, often opting to tell honest stories that honor resilience and reveal the beauty within undervalued communities.

When she’s not creating, you’ll likely find her cackling over Abbott Elementary, spending quality time with loved ones, sneakily capturing memories, or plotting on her next Grinch-themed keepsake. In all aspects of her life, Mikayla values the time she’s given and hopes to use it to leave people with a deeper sense of belonging in the world<3