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Bio
Mya A. Fisher was born and raised in Rochester, NY. Growing up, Fisher was always interested in art and attended the School of the Arts in Rochester, majoring in Visual Arts from grades 7-12. Fisher graduated from the University of Rochester in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts and from Brooklyn College in 2026 with a Master of Fine Arts. She has worked for an organization called Roc Paint. This high school student program partners with Wall Therapy, a mural project in Rochester, and muralists from around the world to create murals in the city’s recreational centers and public spaces. Throughout her life, Fisher has found interest in pop culture, fan culture, and K-pop. Working mainly with oil paint, she focuses on portraits of those close to her and celebrities she admires. Fisher’s work has been featured in multiple school exhibitions, including All Things Considered: Class of ‘23 Group Exhibition, Archive of my Eras: Mya Fisher Solo Thesis Exhibition, and but there is a world out there: Brooklyn College MFA Thesis Exhibition.
Artist Statement
Mya A. Fisher's work is an expression of fan culture. The portraits Fisher paints are always connected to a special interest of hers, whether that be Kpop, movies, or the influencer sphere. Fisher's work is influenced by her time in fan communities, the people she stans, and the friends she has made along the way. Fisher has created lifelong connections with other like-minded people who also happen to be neurodivergent like herself. There is a clear connection between fandom and neurodivergence that can be seen through the act of creating fanart, specifically because of the dedication and time that goes into it. Actions and behaviors found within fandom spaces, such as obsessive tendencies and an abundance of content created surrounding the topic, can be linked back to hyper-fixating on a certain thing, which in turn makes fandom spaces a safe space for people who may identify with being neurodivergent to some degree, simply because of a mutual understanding of our behavior. By not only painting the celebrities she admires and shares a somewhat parasocial relationship with but also painting herself, her friends, and fellow stans in the same affectionate manner, Fisher is expanding the history of portraiture by challenging who is deemed worthy of having their portrait painted.

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