Maiyap

A solo show by international acclaimed palette knife artist MaiYap showing a sample of her latest work. All done in a 30x30" format. Enjoy a variety of paintings, collages and assemblages.
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Meet the Artist.  Light Refreshments. Accessible street parking

When: Friday January 10th, 2020.  7 to 10pm

Where: MiArt Space Gallery, 151 NW 36St. Miami, Fl  33127, WYNWOOD

Show on view until January 31st.

The proceedings of the show helped children with disabilities. July 2005

This solo show was co-hosted by Prudential Realty of Pinecrest, Florida to raise funds for Sunshine Kids. Sunshine Kids is non-profit organization that helps children with cancer. September 2006

First National Bank of South Miami hosted this show that to help Voices For Children. This organization gives a hand to abused or neglected children.

This show was hosted by the Palmetto Bay's Village Hall. March 2007

Proceedings from this show helped raise funds to support the Greater Miami Youth Symphony. GMYS is a non-profit organization helping kids to enrich their lives through music. First National Bank of South Miami . Abril 2007

This show celebrates The Village of Palmetto Bay's 5th anniversary. Palmetto Bay is a model city for Art in Public Places program around the country. August-December 2007

Palmetto Bay Village Hall hosted a special event for the residents on Friday, March 9, 2007, blending the work of the ares's fine artists with performances by some of the village's best young musicians.

For the Love of Art is the first of what promises to be a continuing series of art exhibits at their premises.

The photo shows Palmetto Bay artist resident Mai Yap showing an original art work to city council member Shelly Stanczyk. March 2007

Mai Yap teaches a Flower Painting class once a week at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden.

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Born in the Republic of Panama of Chinese parents, Ms. Yap has been able to magically blend East and West on canvas. Within the walls of her
parent’s home, she was immersed in the beauty, balance and perfection of millennial traditions passed on from one generation to another. Once outside these walls, her senses were overcome by the amazing colors, sounds and energy of the Tropics. Panama provided a bustling backdrop of exciting people, places, and music. Most importantly, its natural surroundings provided the perfect artistic inspiration.

A few years ago, Ms. Yap’s artistry led her to pursue the focus of her
current work. She wished to forever change the way people looked at flowers. From flowers, as common and ordinary products of nature, to flowers as unique and wonderful miracles of this Earth. From flowers as just beautiful objects, to flowers as a source of intense visual and emotional pleasure.

Ms. Yap’s exquisite technique utilizes “extreme close-ups”. Through it she tries to compel the viewer to observe flowers in great detail. These close-ups of powerful colors and exuberant shapes aim at eliciting the awe of the beholder.

Ms. Yap’s technique goes even further, fully intent in shocking the senses and stirring the deep emotions of the subconscious mind. Viewers feel drawn to “let go” and immerse themselves in the colors. In many, they evoke happiness, exhilaration, and even ecstasy…yet never indifference.


The type of flower in most of Ms. Yap’s work is unrecognizable. She refers to them as “Organic Abstracts”.

Ms. Yap states: “The color in my flowers surpasses shape and form.
I hope that they will delight the viewer’s senses and enlighten their mind, bringing them great enjoyment.

Ms. Yap holds a BA in Journalism and Graphic Design from the University of Georgia. She is currently teaching at the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens in Miami, Florida.

27th Annual Fine Art Show at Coral Reef park, Village of Palmetto Bay, Florida
October 26,27, and 28, 2007

Exhibition of Ms. Yap newest work and giclees.
April 1st to May 10th, 2008

Palmetto Bay resident and accomplished artist Mai Yap was selected by the Vllage of Palmetto Bay to create a special piece of art to celebrate their fifth anniversary. "Hibiscus Dance" depicts the gradual unfurling of each petal of a hibiscus bloom set against a backdrop of pictures from the lives, homes, buildings and activities of the residents of Palmetto Bay.

The piece is on display at the Village's offices: 8950 SW 151 Street, Palmetto Bay, Florida