The Gilded Gentleman Painting

Ingrid Yuzly Mathurin's art is influenced by the suppression of people of color, the civil rights movement, and the freedom of self-expression. Growing up in the early 90s, she was also inspired by the aesthetics of 80s and 90s graffiti and hip-hop culture. Her work focuses on the often-overlooked experiences and resilience of the Black community, challenging stereotypes and celebrating their strength. Ingrid studied fashion design at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, which allowed her to hone her artistic skills and develop a unique style characterized by a vibrant color palette, symbolic elements, and intricate compositions. Her talent has been recognized with exhibitions at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Museum of Art in South Africa and a 52-foot mural commissioned by Adult Swim. She has collaborated with notable organizations, including the NFL, and ESPN, creating cover art for Colin Kaepernick's "Know Your Rights Camp" and partnering with Senator Jon Ossoff and Branded Arts to combat voter suppression in Atlanta, GA. Her most recent accolades include the 2024 Soho House Creative Fellowship in New York, The Other Art Fair's 2022 New Futures award by Saatchi Art, a solo exhibition at Sovern LA, and features in LA Weekly, Amsterdam News, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She was also an artist-in-residence at The Carrie Able Gallery and participated in the Los Angeles Lakers' "In the Paint" Program group exhibition. With a passion for inspiring youth and uplifting emerging artists of color, she delves into her art to address pressing social and cultural issues, fostering meaningful dialogue and reflection through her work.