Ingrid Yuzly Mathurin is a Haitian American artist based in New York, blending her cultural heritage and personal experiences into oil paintings. Her art delves into themes of identity, resilience, and community, reflecting her passion for empowering others. With a career spanning over two decades, through exhibitions, public murals, and mentoring, Ingrid creates spaces for dialogue and self-expression.
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)