M. Lyn Arts will host her first 2026 Art Show on Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, from 6-10 p.m. at Mystic Brew in Tillet Gardens. The Mother’s Day weekend event will feature original artwork on display for sale, with food and drinks available from Mystic Brew and Rock City Tacos.
Following a successful previous show, this year’s exhibition introduces significant changes to the artist’s body of work. Returning visitors will find a noticeably evolved exhibition. According to M. Lyn, each show is an opportunity to take creative work to the next level. For this year’s event, the artist has focused on new techniques, explored different color palettes, and recreated several past pieces that resonated with the community. The most concrete change is scale. “I have doubled down to produce double the work,” said M.Lyn.
A past piece that represents an earlier stage of the artist’s growth is the painting “Irma-Ria,” created during recovery after hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the region. The 2026 show includes multiple new storm-themed pieces, but the approach has shifted significantly. Rather than sticking to literal reality, the artist now personifies storms and translates their intensity into human emotions. “Instead of just painting the storm as it looks in reality, I’m working to convey the feeling and the power of the storm,” said M.Lyn.
M. Lyn credits the local community and business partners for their strong support. The artist’s requirements are simple: just walls to hang work on and amenities for collectors and patrons. “If everyone has fun, I’m happy. At the end of the day, I’m just grateful that together we can make this happen,” says M.Lyn.
The local community has shaped M. Lyn’s work in numerous ways. The artist observes the faces and natures of people, noting that Caribbean culture is exceptionally strong, resilient, and vibrant. Gratitude for witnessing that strength and beauty is a recurring theme. However, the artist’s influences are not limited to the Virgin Islands. M. Lyn considers the entire world as community, observing that the planet is quite small in comparison to the universe. Inspiration comes from cultures across the globe.
M. Lyn hopes viewers walk away with a sense of recognition and comfort. “I hope people can find light in the darkness and color in the gloom. Whether representing strength or pain, the goal is for people to feel seen and understood. I just want people to know they aren’t alone,” said M.Lyn.
