m.k Komins
M.K. Komins is a visual alchemist, a painter whose practice fuses dreamlike realism with hyper-saturated colour to explore identity, transformation, and the universal longing for acceptance. With over a decade dedicated to pushing the boundaries of her craft, Komins has cultivated a bold, emotionally resonant visual language that speaks to both personal truth and collective liberation.
At the heart of her work lies a deep commitment to empowered self-representation. Her subjects often depicted in luminous detail, bathed in otherworldly light stand as quiet revolutionaries. These are not passive portraits; they are acts of defiance and celebration. Each brushstroke insists on visibility, reminding us that identity is not just lived, it’s claimed.
Working primarily in oil and mixed media, Komins blends traditional technique with contemporary themes, allowing lush textures and radiant palettes to frame complex internal worlds. Her compositions often rest on the threshold between real and surreal inviting viewers into intimate, magical realms where vulnerability becomes power. Through her work, she reframes softness as strength and creates space for narratives that are often overlooked or marginalised in mainstream art history.
A guiding thread in Komins’ practice is the tension between selfhood and societal expectation. Her paintings often explore the friction between how individuals see themselves and how they are perceived especially when navigating cultural, gendered, or neurodiverse identities. In doing so, her art holds a mirror to our own internal battles, asking: Who am I when I am not being watched? And who do I become when I am truly seen?
Komins’ use of vibrant, hyper-saturated colour is not just aesthetic it’s symbolic. For her, colour is a tool of reclamation. A neon-pink sky, an iridescent body, a glowing sea of turquoise they all carry emotional weight, signalling joy, chaos, resistance, and healing. Her work dares us to feel, to remember, and to reimagine.
Beyond the canvas, Komins has built a reputation as a thoughtful contributor to contemporary conversations around inclusivity in the arts, regularly engaging with initiatives that champion underrepresented voices. Whether through group shows, artist talks, or community-led workshops, she uses her platform to expand access and foster connection across boundaries.
Her work has been shown in independent galleries and emerging art fairs, and is increasingly being sought after by collectors who are drawn not only to the visual richness of her paintings but to the emotional honesty they radiate. She creates art that doesn’t just speak, it resonates.
M.K. Komins is part of a new wave of artists challenging the gaze and reclaiming the frame. With every piece she creates, she opens a doorway into a world where beauty is boundless, truth is multidimensional, and identity is not boxed in it is celebrated in full colour.
In a world that often asks us to shrink, Komins paints expansively, offering bold visions of what it means to be seen, to be whole, and to be free.
Creative Debuts featured M.K Komins as part of The Anti Art Fair
