cV. Artist’s resume
Mahllie Marie Beck
Born in 1998, Seattle, Washington.
Currently works in Snohomish & King County, Washington
Education
2016 Snohomish High school
2017 AA in Arts and Sciences, Everett Community College
2019 Summer Apprenticeship, Cedar Mountain Herb School
Solo Exhibitions
2022, Love Games in a Flowering Garden, Lucky Dime, Everett, Washington
2022, Everett Art Walk, Sno-Isle Co op, Everett, Washington
2023, BERRIES, Lucky Dime, Everett, Washington
2023, Belltown Art Walk, Artizen HQ, Seattle, Washington
Group Exhibitions
2021, Something Strange, Western Washington University Viking Union Gallery, Bellingham, Washington
2022, Legacy Unfiltered Exhibit, Onyx Fine Arts Collective, Seattle, Washington
2022, Earth Day Art Show, Uncle Harry’s Natural Products, Redmond, Washington
2022, Radical Community Healing, North Puget Sound Conference on Race, Everett Community college, Everett, Washington
2022, August Group Show, Gallery at 3rd & Main, Ferndale, Washington
2022, 40 under 40, Schack Art Center, Everett, Washington
2023, Act | Inspired Art Show: Art in the climate crisis, Snohomish, Washington
2023, EROS: Art Erotic, Side Rail Collective, Seattle, Washington
2023, Spring Fresh, Stilig Studio, Snohomish, Washington
2023, Snohomish Art Walk, Stilig Studio, Snohomish, Washington
2024, KEXP ACES Showcase, Seattle, Washington
Awards
2022, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Award by National Education Association
The Documentary, “What Happened on First Street” by Drake Wilson and Carolyn Yip.
Mahllie Beck starred in the film for activism work. She led the Black Lives Matter Protests in Snohomish, Washington in 2020.
Grants
2022 “Endurance Grant”, Artist Trust
Community Work
2020, Organized and led Black Lives Matter Protests, Downtown Snohomish, Washington
2020, Organized a Pride Car Rally for Snohomish (Snohomish’s first PRIDE event)
2020, Volunteered at Ujamaa Food Circle by Black Star Farmers in King County, Seattle, Washington
2021, Starred in documentary, “What Happened on First Street” by Drake Wilson & Caroyn Yip
2023, Organized Snohomish Pride Pop-up Market, Curated the Vendor Pop Up Market with a diverse, inclusive, and creative artists and makers. 60+ Vendors.
Publications
2022, “Sadness. Grief. Gratitude.” Sky/Sno Adventure Guide - Spring/Summer
2022, “Feelings and Ideas on Canvas”, Sound & Summit Winter Issue
2022, “Pieces of her soul”, The Daily Herald (Everett Herald)
2023, Featured Artist in Public Display.Art August Issue, Published by One Reel
Public Art
2018-2024, Commercial window paintings for local businesses in Snohomish County:
The Health Spot, Joyworks, Malicious Candle Co, 7-Eleven, Centennial Family Dentistry, Grain Bakery, Grilla Bites, Mariposa Day Spa, Uncle Harry’s Natural Products, 5 Line Pottery and others.
2022, Black Lab Gallery Bar Mural, Everett Washington
- Inspired by the pandemic’s effects on small businesses, I painted a mural where leaves and vines are taking over the bar as if it was abandoned for a bit of time. I also painted exposed brick, inspired by Everett’s historic buildings.
The mural is in all white, it represents hope, beauty, and a white shadow of solidarity for all the folks who felt the impact of Covid-19.
2024, Riverview Road Cidery Commission, Snohomish, Washington
A set of 6 paintings painted on wood panels created to educate customers about how the hard cider is made from ‘Tree-to-Tap’. The collection is open to the public at Riverview Road Cidery.
FAQs
Artist Bio - Inner Child
Mahllie’s childhood in Snohomish painted a vivid backdrop for her imaginative spirit. The lush green surroundings and the gentle sounds of nature became the tapestry of her adventures. Her days were filled with the thrill of discovery—whether it was the surprise of a frog's leap or the subtle rustle of a snake in the grass, each moment held the promise of a new story.
Influenced profoundly by classic films, she absorbed their enchantment, each scene sparking her youthful imagination. The characters of “The Secret Garden,” “Jane Eyre,” and “Pride and Prejudice” instilled in her a yearning for depth, mystery, and romance. Mahllie envisioned herself on daring escapades, penning letters adorned with quail feathers, each word a brushstroke on the canvas of her reality.
Her love for antique shops fueled her curiosity, each item a whisper from the past, each stamp in her grandmother’s collection a portal to a different time. Nature, with its vibrant colors and symphony of sounds, became her ultimate muse, inspiring her to weave magic into everything she touched.
In those formative years, Mahllie not only romanticized the world around her but began to cultivate a vision. She dreamed of a life where every day was an adventure filled with elegance, discovery, and heartfelt connections. This fusion of imagination and reality would shape her journey as she continued to explore the uncharted territories of her life and creativity.
Artist Bio - Current
Mahllie’s vivid imagination has dramatically evolved over time and continues to inspire those around her. She expresses herself through a diverse range of artistic outlets, including painting, mixed media art, and writing captivating scripts and engaging stories. Additionally, she showcases her unique vision through innovative interior design and eagerly brainstorms curated shows and events. At present, she is particularly focused on creating an extensive collection of mixed media paintings for upcoming gallery shows and is eager to expand her creative endeavors in the near future, collaborating with other talented artists and passionate makers to bring new ideas to life.
materials
-Acrylic paint or Latex paint samples
-Oil pastels, chalk pastels, pen, pencil, paper, tape, thread
-Wax
-Fabric, leather, ribbon
-Canvas, salvage wood, wood panels and other surfaces