New York State of Mind

New York State of MindMikarla Teague is a Meanjin Brisbane based artist and art therapist whose work explores themes of identity, grief, healing, and social justice. Informed by her lived experience with mental illness, she creates evocative mixed media works that highlight Queer narratives, neurodivergent perspectives, and the resilience found in vulnerability. For Mikarla, art is both a lifeline and a form of activism offering visibility, gentleness, and solidarity to

letting their authentic selves shine

and mindfulness

Even on foggy days

Luminous blues

Kojay is an artist who strives to create visual narratives that bridge the gap between imagination and reality

Since childhood

A self-taught artist

Even if some of us feel more intensely than others

with plans to expand further

She makes me happy

rising bubbles

While the process of improving her wellbeing has been lengthy and emotional