July – Working on “Sperm Wounds” – the first painting in almost 5 years!

I haven’t really been painting since 2010. It’s been a long break (and a long journey back from the blockages) and I’ve missed it terribly. My work in 2015 is dominated by two concepts – rage and home. There are a lot of floating or flying houses, perhaps because I spent the first half of the year without a home of my own. And my Lolita demons are not scared anymore – they are furious! They are taking back whatever people took from them, especially their sexuality and humiliation. I am slowly healing and it’s reflected in my art as well.

Artworks from 2015

“Iceland” by Mia Makila. 2015 [digital]

“Strings Attached” by Mia Makila, 2015

“Out of the Nothing Box” by Mia Makila, 2014

“NOT A PHALLUS” BY MIA MAKILA – 2015 (DIGITAL) Edition of 5, 40 x 44 cm, PRICE: 7500 SEK

“MY NEW SKIN” BY MIA MAKILA – 2015 (DIGITAL MIXED MEDIA) Edition of 5, 42,5 x 40 cm, PRICE: 8500 SEK

“His Wet Dream” by Mia Makila (acrylic on wooden panel), 2015

The inspiration for 2015’s artworks

The inspiration for my art this year has been coming from a lot of different sources – old votive paintings from Mexico with the addition of words and stories at the bottom, the American folk artist Grandma Moses and my own art, especially from 2008-2009, just before my long hiatus due to the creativity crises.

Grandma Moses

Votive painting from Mexico

The Mask by Mia Makila, 2009

“That Girl” by Mia Makila, 2008, acrylic on cardboard. Unavailable.

Charlotte Rampling’s eyes are my new obsession and inspiration

Rita Lundqvist

The old fashioned style for baby hats or nightcaps are a perfect addition in my art, I found this picture on Facebook and it’s a perfect hat for a demon to wear

Gregory Jacobsen – always a source of inspiration

Pictures of weird veins and skin conditions – great inspiration for the texture of my demons

The unfinished works of 2015

Sometimes I start some projects but never finish them – perhaps because they lack something or because they feel flat and dull.

I’m so looking forward to the new year – and I can’t wait to be painting, drawing, making digital art, writing and expressing myself in every artistic way possible! Happy new year everyone – 2016 will be an amazing opportunity to be courageous and confident in our work, and empathetic and kind in our hearts. ❤