Ingrid Yuzly Mathurin is a Haitian American oil painter and muralist based in New York City. Known for her bold portraits layered with mosaic mirrors and bees, she has exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum of Art and collaborated with major institutions like the Los Angeles Lakers, Peacock TV, and the United Way. A 2024 Soho House Fellow and NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur, Mathurin’s work reclaims joy and visibility for marginalized voices.
Recently, Mathurin's work has gained further recognition with her participation in the "Afro-Latinx Mixtape" exhibition at the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, where her portrait of Celia Cruz, titled "Queen of Salsa" (2024), was showcased. This piece pays homage to Cruz’s Yoruba practices and aligns with Mathurin’s dedication to celebrating Caribbean culture. (Hyperallergic)
In addition, Mathurin’s artwork graces the cover of the book "Jimmy’s Faith: James Baldwin, Disidentification, and the Queer Possibilities of Black Religion" by Christopher Hunt, published by Fordham University Press in 2024. This work commemorates the centennial of James Baldwin and reflects Mathurin’s ability to capture the essence of influential figures through her art.
Her most recent accolades include the 2024 Soho House Creative Fellowship in New York and The Other Art Fair's 2022 New Futures award by Saatchi Art. Mathurin continues to inspire through her passion for mentoring youth and uplifting emerging artists of color, using her art to address pressing social and cultural issues fostering meaningful dialogue and reflection. Mathurin is also gearing up for a significant milestone—her upcoming exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum of Art on October 4, 2024, where her work will be part of the highly anticipated "Brooklyn Artists Exhibition." (Brooklyn Museum)
Street Stories
My recent interview by Street Stories', she interviewed local street artists about their work and what drives them to create art in public spaces. Video and interview by Anatasia Konica
Black Joy, Healing from the Inside Out
Highlighting the importance of healing in Black and brown communities, Yuzly's paintings, drawings and photography offer intimate glimpses into the artist's personal healing journey. While underscoring social injustices that happen to everyday families of color through her own story, each piece serves as a bold yet gentle reminder for the viewer to cherish and nourish themselves. Yuzly's images throughout this body of work tell beautiful, uplifting stories of Black and brown men and women celebrating joyful and exciting moments.
video by Calethia DeConto