Meet the artists behind 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 ☁️ The 2nd exhibition curated by Mtamanika Youngblood Curator-in-Residence, Taylor Tousana (@tayssickthoughts), opening August 20th.

Lowkey Lyss (@lowkey_lyss) is a multidisciplinary visual artist and designer based in Atlanta, GA, working across acrylic, wood, and resin. Rooted in pop culture and nostalgia, their practice uses familiar imagery as an entry point, pulling viewers in with a sense of play before revealing a deeper emotional weight. Lowkey creates work that lives in the space between nostalgia and discomfort, where irony and juxtaposition reveal the tension between what we show and what we carry. Bright colors, familiar symbols, and playful forms become vehicles for conversations about grief, identity, memory, and contradiction. What first feels lighthearted slowly unravels, asking viewers to look beyond the surface and question why certain images feel so familiar. By remaining anonymous, Lowkey removes the expectation of the artist’s identity and redirects attention to the work itself. This intentional distance encourages viewers to project their own experiences onto each piece, allowing meaning to emerge through memory, emotion, and personal connection rather than biography, creating work that invites a second look and lingers long after the initial impression has faded. Join us at the opening 📍 Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6-9 PM Haugabrooks Gallery, 364 Auburn Ave NE, GA Free & open to the public 🔗 RSVP for the 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 opening via link in bio. 📸: Headshot by @mksnapped, artwork by Lowkey Lyss