Artwork Collection

01 For Jurying Consideration

The sun has always been a source of joy for me. As I grew older, I realized how essential it is to my happiness. My struggles with depression showed the importance of nature’s energy. This body of oil paintings recreates my emotional connection to the sun, with distortions reflecting how memories evolve. Thin layers of paint create subtle motion, inviting viewers to lose themselves between intricacy and rest.

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White Petals
White Petals

Painting

White Petals

"White Petals" marks the artist's initial departure from a predominantly green palette, embarking on an exploration of colour. This painting investigates how form and texture can evoke the essence of a natural environment without relying on... More

A Gift To You
A Gift To You

Painting

A Gift To You

This piece offers a glimpse into a love story—not romantic, but one rooted in deep, platonic connection. It tells the story of a girl and her best friend: the kind of love that transcends romance. Reflecting the experience of adding new members to... More

Water's Edge
Water's Edge

Painting

Water's Edge

Water's Edge draws from a place not physically visited by the artist, but experienced through her partner’s long-distance travels. Photographs of plants were sent back and forth as a way to stay connected, allowing the artist to form a strong... More

Sun Distortion
Sun Distortion

Painting

Sun Distortion

Beginning the "Sun Distortion" series, this painting explores the artist's relationship with the sun in nature, evoking the essence of each environment without simply depicting it. These distortions reflect the evolution of memory,... More

Work by

Mya Naidoo

Abstract Oil Painting

“The sun has always been a source of joy for me. As I grew older, I realized how essential it is to my happiness. My paintings recreate my emotional connection to the sun, with distortions reflecting...” [More]