Myja Lark

Myja Lark is an artist, author, and civil servant whose work lives at the intersection of memory, systems, and spirit. She believes art is not separate from living — it is how we make sense of where we come from, survive what tries to break us, and imagine something better. Her visual work is rooted in ancestry and imagination: locs become landscapes, trees become memory, ordinary Black people are rendered monumental. Through painting, printmaking, and writing, she explores lineage, belonging, and the quiet radical act of returning home to oneself. Alongside her creative practice, Myja serves in local government leading innovation and continuous improvement efforts. She is the creator of the *Nappy Roots* book and art series. She lives and works in Arizona.