[ Maitri Art]

Maitri Art embraces the expression of queerism as a fourth wave of feminism, which is inclusive of all intersectionalities. They use symbolism as an artistic language to transmute the sacred feminine and masculine healing and balancing energies. They express themselves through mixed media such as photography, collage, and ceramics.
They use collage as a tool for reconstructionist art, deconstructing and dismantling epistemologies of oppression of binary heteronormativity of mainstream society. They use public domain art to recreate masterpieces with a spiritual stance of oneness. They create a healing of sacred energies, transmitting healing through art.
Maitri Art takes a stance of oneness and has expansive views of what art can be. The work of Maitri Art articulates the complexities of multidimensional realities embodying life as art.
Maitri Art was created by Tybee Tallulah Maitri, who is a queer artist from New England. They are trans and believe queer visibility in art and community is of great value.
They studied Studio Art and Photography at Simmons University and have a BA from the University of North Carolina in Asheville in Women, Gender, and Sexualities Studies. They are currently a student at Haywood Community College studying Professional Craft Clay.
They are inspired by nature, the cosmos, community, their higher power, and other artists. They enjoy the feeling of materials in their hands and the ability to construct new realities from pieces of paper, earth, and clay. They have lived in Western North Carolina for over a decade and enjoy and are inspired by their environment and community.
Contact Maitri Art at LLLmaitriLLL@gmail.com
for original pieces, commissioned work, and reproductions on archival paper, metal and canvas (ranging in size).
Solo Exhibitions and Publications
2019 University of North Carolina, Disability Center, Asheville NC
2017 Asheville Studio 27, Asheville, NC,
2015 Rosettas Cafe, Asheville, NC
2014 Out of the Blue, Cambridge, MA
2014 Bloodroots, Bridgeport, CT (Permanent Exhibition)
2013 Healthworks Gallery, Cambridge MA
2012 The Otherside Cafe, Boston, MA
2012 Piece of Heaven, Brighton, MA (Permanent Exhibition)
Group Exhibitions
2026 Twist Out Cancer, Brushes for Cancer, Philadelphia, PA
2025 Haywood Art Council Gallery, Chiaroscuro
2025 Asheville Art Museum, Group Exhibition Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community After Hurricane Helene, February 13—May 5, 2025
2025 Haywood Art Council Gallery, Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-Based Art, Waynesville, NC,
2025 Haywood Art Council Gallery, Cool Group Exhibition, Waynesville, NC, January 29 – March 3
2025 Mad in America (Science, Psychiatry, and Social Justice), Online Gallery
2019 Our Voice Art Show, Masonic Temple, Asheville, NC
2018 Public Library, Weaverville, NC
2018 15th Annual Juried Student New Media Exhibition, Univeristy of North. Carlona in Asheville, NC
2016 The Rhapsodist, AB-TECH Art Publication, Asheville, NC
2016 Rainbow Community School, Dios De Los Muertos Altar, Asheville, NC
2013 Harvard Leadership Conference, Cambridge, MA
2011 Inside Outside Art Mural (Collaboration with Street Artist), Cambridge, MA
2011 Trustman Art Gallery, Simmons University, Boston, MA
Publications
2026 The Mosaic, Haywood Community College Art Publication
2025 The Mountaineer, Press Release
2016-Present Oddball Magazine Art and Poetry
2020 City of Asheville, Transgender Day of Remembrance Proclamation (Jewish name printed, Jeremiah)
2020, June Laurel of Asheville, Authentic Resilience in Transgender Inclusive Art