Maya Endsley is an emerging artist based in Austin, ​Texas, whose work delves into the intersections of ​femininity, art therapy, and personal narrative. A recent ​graduate of Texas State University with a BFA and a ​minor in Psychology, she draws inspiration from her ​experiences as a Hispanic woman raised in the Southern ​United States.

Endsley’s multidisciplinary practice spans painting, ​drawing, and mixed media, creating compositions that ​celebrate the complexity and diversity of the female ​experience. Her art integrates delicate line work with ​bold, textured layers, often incorporating personal ​symbols and handwritten elements. These visual journals ​explore themes of identity, transformation, and healing.

Deeply committed to the therapeutic potential of art, ​Endsley uses her creative process as a means of self-​discovery and advocacy for mental health awareness. Her ​work has been exhibited in local galleries, including the ​Spellerberg Projects gallery in Lockhart, Texas, and is ​increasingly recognized for its resonance with viewers. ​Endsley is dedicated to using her art as a platform for ​positive social change.

"I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life and I've never let ​it keep me from a single thing that I wanted to do." — Georgia O'Keeffe

As an independent artist, I am deeply inspired by the complexity ​and diversity of the female experience. My work, which spans ​painting and mixed media, delves into the intricacies of female ​identity through experimental self-portraiture.

Drawing on traditional techniques and non-traditional materials, I ​create textured, layered pieces that invite viewers to engage on a ​visceral level. Influenced by strong historical figures like Frida ​Kahlo and Georgia O'Keeffe, my art challenges conventional ​notions of beauty and representation. Through my work, I aim to ​empower women to embrace their unique identities and reject ​societal expectations.

Ultimately, my goal is to create a space where women are seen, ​heard, and celebrated in all their complexity. Through my art, I ​seek to inspire others to recognize the inherent beauty and power ​of the feminine experience.

Photographed by: Bobby Scheidemann