Miles Xavier Byrd

Hello! My name is Miles, I'm a Tacoma based abstract artist with a focus on community and collective action. I hope that is felt through my work.

Murmurations and an artist statement:

Murmurations, large flock of starlings in a beautiful dance, creating constantly shifting forms in the sky. Each one is an individual but their communication and community allows them to find much more freedom and safety than they ever could alone.To me, these murmurations represent something I hope our human communities can strive towards. To many, particularly in America, strength and freedom come from doing things purely under your own power. To me, it's the exact opposite. True freedom comes from communication, connections, and community and I think starlings embody that ideal.Aside from my murmurations, I enjoy making use of hard lines and repetition to create abstract art. My work is tedious and I like it that way. It allows times of extended introspection, times of focus, and time to listen to music.I could yap for ages, but I digress. I hope you enjoy my work! Feel free to reach out with questions through my email or Instagram