Chinese Painting Octopus 1 Painting

Mayee Futterman is an award-winning visual artist whose work integrates gesture, allegory, and emotion to interpret the vitality of life. Specializing in the spontaneous Xiěyì (寫意) style of Chinese Brush Painting, she leverages over three decades of mastery to bridge classical Eastern traditions with a contemporary, multicultural perspective. Her practice is informed by a Master of Architecture from UCLA, a background that infuses her fluid ink-wash strokes with a unique structural discipline and spatial resonance. Institutional Recognition & Collections Futterman’s work is sought after for major commercial and public commissions, including: Caesars New Orleans: Large-scale commissions for the 2024 flagship opening. BMW International: Winner of the international design competition for the limited-edition M4 GT4. Healthcare & Public Works: Permanent exhibitions at the Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health and California Hospital Medical Center. Grants & Fellowships: Recipient of artist grants from the Picerne Family Foundation and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Global Presence A published author of six instructional art books, Futterman is a recognized authority in her field. Her work has been featured on CNN and NTD TV, and is held in private and corporate collections across North America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Through simple, dynamic, and sensuous brushwork, Futterman captures "spirit and substance," offering collectors a sophisticated harmony of duality.