Misty Athena Stokes Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
I am a mixed media artist based in Bedfordshire. My recent work has focused on abstract, geometric and surreal patterns and shapes, expressing underlying themes of mental health and disability. I graduated from the University of Bedfordshire with a BA (Hons) in Art and Design in 2010, after previously studying fashion and textiles and fine art.
I utilise a variety of materials and techniques when producing my artwork. I have created textile pieces, murals, illustrations, sculptures and event decor.
I have been part of various exhibitions in the past 10 years, and more recently in the following places:
*Exhibited by Opulent Mobility 2020 in California as part of their "Opulent Mobility" exhibition *Exhibited by Big Screen Plaza in New York as part of their "Create because we care" exhibition which was displayed on a digital billboard near the empire state building *Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital Arts exhibition *Featured by Las Iguanas for their lockdown art competition *Featured by Fronteer Gallery in Sheffield for their lockdown art exhibition * Exhibited by Surface Gallery in Nottingham as part of their "On Point" illustration exhibition *Pieces exhibited for the "Stand Up" International Womens Day exhibition at Artcore in Derby *Artwork exhibited at Barts Pathology Museum in London as part of their "Being Human" event for the "Humanising Medicine" festival *Artwork exhibited by NY20+ in China and We Need Art, France as part of their "CoAntivirus" exhibition *Exhibited by the Design Museum in London for their "make it public" exhibition for "Gathering Zine" *Artwork selected for the "Art of Caring" exhibition at St. Georges Hospital and St. Pancras Hospital in London *Artwork featured in the Double Elephant Print Workshop and Exeter Cathedrals "Riddle 57" animation celebration the "Exeter Book" *An illustration i donated to the National Brain Appeals "A Letter in Mind" sold raising £85 for the charity *London Legal Support Trusts "Injustice" exhibition at La Galleria, Pall Mall *Commissioned to create sculptures to celebrate the reopening of Wardown Gallery Museum and suffragettes *Commissioned to decorate a motor scooter to celebrate 28 years of Luton Shopmobility, supporting people with accessibility needs