"A Meodow's Prayer" Montaysia Yuneek

Art has the power to connect us to worlds beyond our own, to transport us through time, and to offer a glimpse into the inner landscapes of the artist. At Available Space Art Projects (ASAP) in Las Vegas, Montaysia Yuneek’s latest exhibition, A Meadows Prayer, does just that.

Montaysia Yuneek’s A Meadows Prayer is a collection of paintings and drawings that delve into the themes of lineage, relationships, and internal peace. Through her work, Montaysia creates dreamscapes that serve as meditations and prayers for herself and her community. These imagined landscapes are more than mere artistic expressions—they are spiritual spaces where the artist coexists with her ancestors and loved ones, flourishing in lavish fields of color and form.

Rooted in expanding Western figurative traditions, Montaysia’s work bridges the physical and spiritual, the past and the present. Influenced by her lineage, she conjures her dreams and hopes on the canvas, contemplating how her ancestors and community exist within these visions. Her ancestors, though unknown to her personally, have left her with their stories, blood, and hearts. Through a contemporary lens, Montaysia reflects on their existences in a different realm, employing abstraction and figuration to create dynamic fields filled with recognizable symbols.

One standout piece in the exhibition is Mindfulness, where Montaysia explores the concept of community within a dense, dream-like space. The painting is a vivid tapestry of recognizable motifs and forms, woven together in a way that invites viewers to engage with the work on both a personal and communal level. The colors collide and form relationships, creating a conversation within themselves—each hue inspiring play, imagination, and fluidity.

At its core, A Meadows Prayer is about individual and collective involvement. It is an exploration of time in different dimensions, set against a contemporary backdrop. Montaysia’s current focus on mixed-media paper pieces further expands on this practice, adding layers of texture and depth to her already intricate storytelling.

This exhibition was not just an opportunity to view Montaysia Yuneek’s stunning works but also an invitation to journey with her into a space where past and present meet, where ancestors and descendants share a common ground, and where art becomes a form of spiritual communion. A Meadows Prayer is a testament to the power of art to bridge worlds and connect us to something greater than ourselves.

A Meadows Prayer at Available Space Art Projects created a space where art, history, and community converged in a breathtaking exploration of lineage and internal peace.