About Me

A native of New Bedford, Massachusetts, I am a multidisciplinary artist, creating in the mediums of Painting, Drawing, Collage, and Photography. My compositions incorporate elements of color, symmetry, contrast and space that are inspired by my transformational journeys and subsequent wisdoms; a rigorous love of texture and detail also surfaces. My imagination also expands into interior design, where I provide design consulting services, formerly with Ethan Allen. 

I display my work in solo and group exhibitions in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. A self-portrait photographic series entitled Retribution Refuse was my first solo show in 2016 that captures emotional rebirth and remains a compelling, integral part of my portfolio. To date, I have earned my Associates in Fine Arts, magna cum laude with honors, from Bristol Community College. By invitation, I completed an independent study in painting with my Mentor and Professional Artist, the late Jason Chase.  

In December 2020, my husband Sean and I established MaiatoFitz Art Gallery & Studio, which at present is via a virtual existence, where in-person appointments are scheduled for private viewings.  I am currently serving another term as Treasurer; I previously have served as Secretary and Treasurer on the Board of Gallery X in New Bedford from 2019 through 2022, respectively.

 My most notable collaborations include 2019’s “Understanding Potential Benefits and Consequences of Art Therapy in Arts Education” at Quinnipac University in Connecticut with my former Professor, David Stephan Graves. He again featured my work in 2020, “The Role of Trauma in Art, Design - Education” at Bristol Community College in Fall River, Massachusetts. I also have article mentions by local artist and art critic, Don Wilkinson, in his 2017 “Gallery X’s Annual Public Hanging Remains True to Its Non-Restrictive Roots”, as well as “Some Gems Stand Out in Wealth of Public Hanging” in 2015, both published in The Standard Times.

Currently, I am preparing for an upcoming solo exhibit in September 2024 at Gallery X in New Bedford. I am excited to continue creating by integrating my multiple disciplinary experience with every project!

You can see my work in and around the southcoast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.