Kaymah Draws
Artist Bio:
Houston native, Kaima Marie (who also goes by Kaymah Draws) specializes in pencil and acrylic portraits. In 2019, her work was featured in the renowned restaurant and Houston staple, The Breakfast Klub. Later that year she had her first solo exhibition and showcased with FAME Worldwide in Wynwood Miami during Art Basel week. Her drawing aesthetic is realism where she is mostly inspired by the beauty of human nature. Conceptually, she likes to explore the duality of images and ideas with a lot of collage work. Her paintings are more stylized, relying heavily on the transformation of primary colors. Through yellow, red, and blue layers, her paintings create their own color palette and become a platform for the image to thrive. Although her interest in art started as an adolescent, she honed her skills in college where she minored in art at Sam Houston State University. Shortly after graduation in 2009, she taught art for two years before becoming a communications teacher. She took a 7 year hiatus to focus on family and grad school. As of late 2018, she actively pursued art in the professional sector, showcasing in local art shows. Art has afforded her the opportunity to find herself again, and through this journey, invite others into this place that has become a visual and mental safe haven.
Artist Statement:
I am biracial: the daughter of a Nigerian man and white woman. My astrological makeup has defined me as a true gemini. And among all else, my favorite number is two. These polars have always existed thematically in my life and have intensely manifested in my creative production. They are the pure foundation of my exploration of self and duality within my work. My artwork explores the ideas of self actualization, perception, and society as it pertains to pop culture and social norms. I am inspired by the dichotomy that exists in nature vs perception. While my work varies in materials, often teetering between graphite drawings and acrylic pieces, the concept of depth is consistently present within the techniques. This mimics my creative process, using methods that require layering of mediums to produce a richness in value.
List of Services - Art
Graphite Drawing and Acrylic Paintings
Instagram @KaymahDraws