about abyz.mal

abyz.mal (aby sobotka/briner, she/they) is a spatial designer and multi-media artist based in philadelphia, pa. She draws inspiration from the colors and shapes in the urban and natural environments and the interactions between them. Their work often explores the relationship between memories and identity, making as a process of healing, and the juxtaposition between form and figure. when she isnt painting or hunched over a screen, you can find aby working in her urban garden, reflecting on the toxicity of white supremacy, or annoying her cat, charlie. for more abyz.mal artwork, follow @abyz.mal on instagram, head over to mfbagspgh.com to support their collaboration with mf bags, or check out selected paintings and written works currently on view at www.artshowinternational.com/artists/abigail-sobotka-briner