GENEVIEVE MAY

Genevieve May is an artist based in New York City, celebrated for her distinctive fusion of abstraction and hyper-realism. Coming from a diverse creative background, including painters, authors, filmmakers, fashion designers, sculptors and musicians, she embraces different mediums to convey the human experience. Her work often integrates elements of fashion, music and calligraphic poetry, creating a dynamic interplay between identity and visual expression. She considers herself a story teller while aiming to achieve an illustrative experience with a contemporary flair. 

“The most rewarding part of being a creative is to make an impact on others while being given the freedom to express my story in my own creative way. My goal as an artist is always to provoke emotion. Words that come to mind when describing my work are moody, romantic, haunting and perhaps ethereal. I enjoy expressing emotions that are often uncomfortable in hopes to let go and make space for new ones. I channel what I like to call ghost memories. These are memories I hold that I feel haunt or cloud my mind. I often paint about the thoughts we might not ordinarily want to share. I like the rawness and honesty that comes from surrendering to vulnerability, I think this is what separates authentic art from pretty art. I think there is strength in pouring your heart out into your work. Although I always strive to create something beautiful, my goal is to share a piece of my soul. As an artist I feel sometimes that I am a vessel; creatively thinking of ways to make an impact on humanity. And while my work is very much a reflection of my life, I hope that it can be relatable and comforting to others.”