Time Flies 2021

Kayla Mahaffey's 2021 painting "Time Flies" is a vibrant and surreal work that features a Black male figure as its central subject. The figure's face is rendered with striking realism, set against a backdrop of chaotic, cartoonish imagery. The painting's title alludes to the fleeting nature of time, a concept that is echoed in the seemingly random assortment of objects that surround the central figure. The artist's unique blend of realism and cartoonish elements creates a striking visual contrast that draws the viewer into the painting's enigmatic world. "Time Flies" is a contemporary work that engages with themes of identity, perception, and the passage of time.