Hey there! I’m Mayana Nell Torres

(she/ella), living on unceded lenape land aka Brooklyn, NY. I am a multifaceted visual artist, florist, climate organizer and storyteller. I use my voice and creativity to spread light and joy. I am committed to actively promoting the knowledge and mindset that supports global awareness of environmental and racial injustices.

For business or media related inquiries, contact me via email.

mayana.nell@gmail.com

Awards & Recognitions

  • Letter of recognition for Community Service by Felix W. Ortiz (NY State Assembly)

  • Jefferson Award for Public Service

  • Ella Baker Peace and Justice Studies Award

  • Award on Mutual Aid Research at the 41st Annual Meeting of the Society of Fellows

  • Top 10 Artist in “Arts Gowanus 2021 Open Studios”

Artwork & Installations

  • Printed Artwork for NYCAN ( Dec 2022)

  • Art Installation at Coffey Park (April-June 2022)

  • Painting a Community Fridge with BKfridges ( Aug 2022)

  • Stickers for PowerShift Network ( Oct 2022)

  • Open Studios Gowanus ( Nov 2022)

  • Co-Head Artist for LASO mural (currently installed at Pace University) (May 2022)

  • 2022 Annual Art Student Exhibition (may 2022)

Speaking & Facilitation

  • Art and Activism workshop - PowerShift Annual Meeting (Feb 2022 )

  • Art and BLM Movement History workshop, M.S. 139 ( Feb 2021)

  • Art WarmUp and Artivism presentation, Pace University (May 2023)

  • Interactive Talk with the youth at the Sadie Nash Leadership Project ( Aug 2022)

  • Speaker at People vs Fossil Fuel Action, COP 27 (Nov 2022)

  • Panelist at Feminist Speak out, Women and Gender Constituency (Nov 2022)

  • Speaker at Climate Justice Pavilion (Nov 2022)

Writings