About the Artist
Biography
Tyrone Mckie (b. 1997), is a multidisciplinary artist, who lives and works in St. Mary, Jamaica. In their practice, they work across various mediums; painting, collage, photography, sculpture and video. Their work explores themes of identity, their own varying emotions and their relationship with nature, and the world at large. Their practice exists as a journey of self-discovery, an avenue for self-expression, as well as a way of navigating their relationship with the world. In their series “Stranger”, Tyrone magically and surreally explores themes of identity, relationship with the perception of self, and dysphoria. Their work often employs the use of abstract symbolism, where objects, and colours are imbued with meaning in the space of the painting or collage. Their work has been published in The Headlight Review, Crab Apple Literary, Wax International and DO KRE IS.
Artist Statement
I’m Tyrone Mckie, a multidisciplinary artist from Jamaica working across various mediums including painting, collage, sculpture, and video. One of my first experiences as an artist was using crayons on the wooden walls of my house as a 7-year-old. I didn’t realize then that I would be chasing that same freedom of expression my whole life. My artistic practice has evolved alongside my journey of self- discovery, and as an avenue for self-expression.
My work engages with my own identity, constantly navigating and exploring my emotions, memories and experiences. My work is how I see the world, and how I see myself, in relation to it and outside of that relation. Through this lens, I explore themes of perception and identity, dysphoria, self-discovery, connections with nature and the world.
Stylistically, my oeuvre leans into the surreal, often employing the use of abstract symbolism, where objects are imbued with meaning in the space of the painting or collage. The symbols used often reference various elements of my personal history; channeling memory, and blurring the lines between reality and dreams in my depictions of personal and perceived history. My work doesn't often offer easy answers, instead invites contemplation and reflection.
