#2: Mychaelyn Michalec, Artist

Mychaelyn Michalec's Instagram bio says: “painter of domestic life." She paints her family, literally sitting around on their phones. When I first saw Mychaelyn's work, this is what struck me. She makes no apologies for the reality that is: her teenagers will be on their phones. Adults will be on their laptops. Sometimes all while everyone's sitting around watching TV. This is what family looks like now.