Mary Lai

Mary Lai is a multifaceted Korean-American artist based in Los Angeles, California. Her outlook is that “Art is a universal language that can speak to anyone” and her dreamer mindset is reflected in her vibrant contemporary artwork that aims to uplift and evoke emotion. Her diverse work spans paintings, mixed media art, illustrations, large-scale murals, and sculptures. She has a B.F.A. in Graphic Design and prior to her visual art journey, the seasoned designer built a career in New York for a decade as a fashion accessories designer, including an award-winning namesake handbag collection.

With over 20 years of art and design experience, Lai is known for her dynamic compositions, rich use of color, and evocative narratives. She has a notable list of art collectors and has collaborated with prominent brands including W Hotel, HBO Max, Vayner x St. Jude, American Express, SXSW, NBA Lakers InThePaint and Snapchat. She has exhibited at leading art fairs and galleries locally and internationally. With a commitment to creating art with impact, Lai continues to explore and push the boundaries of her artistic expression.

BFA in Graphic Design from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University 2003

SPRING/BREAK Art Show // New York, NY September 2024

W Hotel Artist in Residence // West Beverly Hills, CA - May 2023- June 2024

Divergent Synthesis - LaunchLA & KCCLA // Los Angeles, CA May 2024

Moon & Stars Group Show - BG Gallery // Santa Monica, CA May 2024

The Other Art Fair LA // Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, CA - April & September 2024

Synchronicity Solo Show - The Art Room // DTLA February - March 2024

Apophenia Group Show - LA Municipal Art Gallery Barnsdall // LA, CA Dec 2023 - March 2024

California Dreaming Group Show - Dorado 806 // Santa Monica, CA Feb 2023-24

CONTEXT - Lurie Gallery // Miami, FL - December 2023

AQUA Art Miami x Jenny Chandler // Miami, FL - December 2023

Apophenia Group Show - LA Municipal Art Gallery Barnsdall // LA, CA Dec 2023 - March 2024

The Other Art Fair // Santa Monica, CA - September 2023

Momentum Duo Show - Keystone Art Space // LA, CA - July 2023

California Dreaming Group Show - Dorado 806 // Santa Monica, CA Feb 2023

LA Art Show - Gallery Pado // DTLA - February 2023

Scope Miami - Perseus Gallery // Miami, FL - December 2022

Artshare LA - Group Show // Arts District, CA Dec 2022 - Jan 2023

The Other Art Fair // Santa Monica, CA - September 2022

PLAS Contemporary at COEX - ...