Photo by Francesca Chudnoff
Maia (Meech) Boakye is a 21 year old artist and illustrator based in Toronto, Canada. They are currently studying at the University of Toronto to receive a Bachelor of Arts in visual studies and architecture. Their work explores life at the margins, often playing with colour and magical realism in their illustrations.
For inquires, please contact maia.boakye@gmail.com.
Spotify/ Facebook/ NPR / OUT /The Globe & Mail / The Financial Times / TED / Grazia UK / VICE / Shondaland
Selected Interviews & Press
Ballpit Mag, 2017
The Ladies Network, 2017
Ramona Mag, 2017
Design*Sponge, 2017
Ek Wetzel, 2018
NPR, 2019
Recipient of the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design Undergraduate Award, 2017
Relevant Experience & Speaking
University of Toronto Ad Summit 2018, Creative Design Panel
Senior Designer, Blank Canvas Gallery, 2017-Present
Design Intern, VICE, 2017 (See Work)
Exhibitions & Residencies
Upcoming Residency, Trinity Square Video, 2019
Upcoming Group Show, Myseum Intersections: Revisionist Toronto, TMAC, 2019
Group Screening, Video Fever, Trinity Square Video, 2019
Group Show, Eyeball, U of Toronto: Daniels, 2018
Group Show, Art for Change, SOHO House, 2018
Group Show, U of Toronto Shelley Peterson Exhibition, 2018
Group Show, Hatch Gallery, 2017