Shayla Marshall

Shayla Marshall (b. 1999, Miami, FL) is a contemporary mixed-media artist now based in between Miami and London, whose work uses world-building techniques to imagine new histories and futures, ones not prewritten for her. Raised in Miami’s culturally rich and predominantly Black neighborhoods, her upbringing informs a celebration of identity and place. At 18 she moved to California, where living outside the familiarity of home exposed her to the broader complexities of being Black in environments not always safe or affirming.

Now a full-time artist, Marshall holds her MA in Contemporary Art Practice from the Royal College of Art, the world’s leading university for art & design according to the latest rankings. Her practice pulls disparate moments in time into layered, immersive worlds where storytelling is the foundation, inviting viewers to dwell in the flamboyance and depth of narratives often overlooked. Her work has been shown in institutions such as the Saatchi Gallery (London) and Greenspace Miami (2025). She has completed multiple residencies including at the Bakehouse Art Complex in Miami, and is a recipient of the Miami‐Dade County Artist Grant.