IN PLAIN SIGHT

Kayla Mahaffey September 1, 2023

Group exhibition at Richard Beavers Gallery in Soho, NY in partnership with 21 Grams Gallery. Opening night was Sept. 1st, 2023. The exhibition ran from Sept. 1st to Oct. 14th. ‘The exhibition highlights the experience of the black community and discusses how those artists are also overlooked. It brought together artists who approach their process, materials, and subject matter differently. The juxtaposition of the artists encourages conversation about our understanding of race, identity, and the systematic pressures of our time.’

Artist Lineup:

“Unveil” (left) “In Plain Sight” (right)

FATHOM

Kayla Mahaffey April 27, 2023

“FATHOM” opened April 28th, 2023 in Chicago, IL. It was a pop-up group show curated by Kayla Mahaffey in partnership with Max Sansing. It brought together some of Chicago’s most talented artists and showcased the diverse styles the city had to offer. The show delved into the imaginations of the creators and displayed pieces that were unique to their craft.

Artist Lineup:

Antonio (AJ) Joseph Ainscough
Delisha McKinney
Brian (Dovie) Golden
Jordan Porter-Woodruff
Kayla Mahaffey
Max Sansing
Jamiah Calvin
Rae Denise

“Glare” (Top images) “Retribution”. (Bottom images)

Front left to Right: Jamiah Calvin, myself (Kayla Mahaffey), Courtney Collins, Delisha McKinney, Kyle Lilly, Max Sansing, Jordan Porter-Woodruff

REMEMBER THE TIME

Kayla Mahaffey September 17, 2021

"Summer days, children playing, neighborly love, peace... quiet. Nostalgia creates a shroud of positivity, coating childhood memories and glossing over the rougher moments. Although past chaos and hate have always been present, there is a shared recollection of peaceful times.

Mahaffey examines this cyclical phenomenon in her solo exhibition titled “Remember the Time”, acknowledging that though we are in the midst of a difficult time, heavily influenced by generations before, there is value in the sugar-coated nostalgia as well."

“Remember the Time” opened on September 18th, 2021 at Thinkspace Projects in LA, California. It was on view from September 18th through October 9th, 2021. The show consisted of 15 gorgeously acrylic crafted pieces made by Kayla Mahaffey.