Kayla Ek is an accomplished American Fine Artist, Muralist and Graphic Designer based in New York State. Her captivating paintings and sculptures offer a unique perspective on reality, inviting viewers to explore her surreal and emotive world. Kayla's distinctive painting style, characterized by her use of eyes, rich colors, and surreal portraiture, is instantly recognizable.

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Despite being self-taught, Kayla has been sharing her art with the world since the age of 10. Starting her art journey with nothing but lined paper and ball-point pens, she found solace in art as a way to escape life's challenges. Over the years, Kayla has channeled her passion for art into a successful career, organizing numerous galleries, leading community art festivals and exhibitions, creating striking murals, and serving on two city art commissions in the Tri-state area.

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Now in her late twenties, Kayla continues to dedicate herself to expanding her body of work in her own art studio in downtown Schenectady as a member of the Albany Barn's Artistry Studios Location while also working as the founder and director of Nightmare on Jay Street, Schenectady's very first alternative night market. Her commitment to her craft is truly inspirational, serving as a reminder of the transformative power of art and its impact on the community around it.