SUNI MULLEN
(b. 1994) West Hills, CA
Lives and works in Los Angeles, CA
Lives and works in Los Angeles, CA
EDUCATION
B.F.A | 2023, Fine Arts, Painting | Otis College of Art & Design, Playa Vista, CA
A.S.-T | 2016, Early Childhood Development | Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA
A.S.-T | 2016, Early Childhood Development | Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA
Suni Mullen(b. 1994) currently lives and works in Los Angeles, California. She is studying Fine Arts at Otis College of Art and Design (BFA, ‘23). As a commitment to consistently critically think, her practice as a painter, writer, and digital amplifier articulates her curiosity to create works that encapsulate rebellion, sarcasm, and seriousness-- through visual and linguistic explorations.
Mullen is the recipient of the Duff Family Scholarship, Otis Presidential Scholarship, and MAF LA Young Creatives Grant. In 2019, Mullen curated her first solo exhibition at Stay Gallery in Downey, California. She then exhibited twice with Innerspace Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles. Her work is a part of private collections in Boston, Massachusetts, New York, New York, and Dallas, Texas. In November 2019, Post & Beam invited her to exhibit six unique works to represent a cultural perspective of Los Angeles. In 2021, Mullen showcased works with SoLA Contemporary Art Museum for their virtual pandemic fundraiser. Her short film, "This New Mix Called, " "," premiered at Thuh Film Festival's first annual film festival in Long Beach, CA. Recently, her work has appeared on Bel-Air, Season 1, Episode 6, and in the film, Roux's Blues.
Mullen is the recipient of the Duff Family Scholarship, Otis Presidential Scholarship, and MAF LA Young Creatives Grant. In 2019, Mullen curated her first solo exhibition at Stay Gallery in Downey, California. She then exhibited twice with Innerspace Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles. Her work is a part of private collections in Boston, Massachusetts, New York, New York, and Dallas, Texas. In November 2019, Post & Beam invited her to exhibit six unique works to represent a cultural perspective of Los Angeles. In 2021, Mullen showcased works with SoLA Contemporary Art Museum for their virtual pandemic fundraiser. Her short film, "This New Mix Called, " "," premiered at Thuh Film Festival's first annual film festival in Long Beach, CA. Recently, her work has appeared on Bel-Air, Season 1, Episode 6, and in the film, Roux's Blues.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2022 Open Studio | Galef 109, Otis College of Art and Design, Playa Vista, CA
Junior Review | Junior Studios, Otis College of Art and Design, Playa Vista, CA
2019 Los Angeles: Shareable Stories | Post & Beam, Los Angeles, CA
The Women’s Room | The Lion’s Art & Entertainment, Leimert Park
SISTARS | Reparations Club, Mid City Los Angeles, CA
The Other | Stay Gallery, Downey, CA
Junior Review | Junior Studios, Otis College of Art and Design, Playa Vista, CA
2019 Los Angeles: Shareable Stories | Post & Beam, Los Angeles, CA
The Women’s Room | The Lion’s Art & Entertainment, Leimert Park
SISTARS | Reparations Club, Mid City Los Angeles, CA
The Other | Stay Gallery, Downey, CA
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2022 Point of Exposure | Galef 107, Otis College of Art and Design, Playa Vista, CA
Junior Showcase | Galef 107, Otis College of Art and Design, Playa Vista, CA
2021 1st Annual THUH Film Festival | THUH Film Club | Play Nice, Long Beach, CA
UNIDOS | Stay Gallery, Downey, CA
The Local Group Show | Stay Gallery, Downey, CA
2020 In Conclusion | Otis College of Art and Design (virtual), Playa Vista, CA
Pandemic Winter Fundraiser | SoLA Contemporary Art Museum (virtual), Los Angeles, CA
Human | Stay Gallery (virtual), Downey, CA
The Hope You Give | Innerspace Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2019 Emily’s Power Art Show: Power Collection | Innerspace Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2018 No One is Coming to Save Us | Art Realm, Long Beach, CA
Mid City Mardi Gras | The Sugar Shack, Los Angeles, CA
Catapult | Made by the Millworks, Long Beach, CA
In Living Color | Martin Luther King Transit Center, Compton, CA
LA Media Connection | The Hub Radio, Compton, CA
Art Party | Private Home, Mid City Los Angeles
City Love | Hitman Coffee Shop, Los Angeles, CA
Metrnohm Music | Bootleg Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
2017 Hellada Gallery | Long Beach, CA
Junior Showcase | Galef 107, Otis College of Art and Design, Playa Vista, CA
2021 1st Annual THUH Film Festival | THUH Film Club | Play Nice, Long Beach, CA
UNIDOS | Stay Gallery, Downey, CA
The Local Group Show | Stay Gallery, Downey, CA
2020 In Conclusion | Otis College of Art and Design (virtual), Playa Vista, CA
Pandemic Winter Fundraiser | SoLA Contemporary Art Museum (virtual), Los Angeles, CA
Human | Stay Gallery (virtual), Downey, CA
The Hope You Give | Innerspace Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2019 Emily’s Power Art Show: Power Collection | Innerspace Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2018 No One is Coming to Save Us | Art Realm, Long Beach, CA
Mid City Mardi Gras | The Sugar Shack, Los Angeles, CA
Catapult | Made by the Millworks, Long Beach, CA
In Living Color | Martin Luther King Transit Center, Compton, CA
LA Media Connection | The Hub Radio, Compton, CA
Art Party | Private Home, Mid City Los Angeles
City Love | Hitman Coffee Shop, Los Angeles, CA
Metrnohm Music | Bootleg Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
2017 Hellada Gallery | Long Beach, CA
CURATORIAL WORK
2022 Point of Exposure | Galef 107, Otis College of Art and Design, Playa Vista, CA
2020 In Conclusion| curated with Carmen Alatorre | Otis College of Art & Design (virtual)
2018 Where Shift Happens| Downtown Los Angeles
Shit, Shift Happens Part II | Downtown Los Angeles
SHINDIG | Little Amsterdam Coffee, Los Angeles, CA
TEST DRIVE | Cultural Interiors, Los Angeles, CA
2020 In Conclusion| curated with Carmen Alatorre | Otis College of Art & Design (virtual)
2018 Where Shift Happens| Downtown Los Angeles
Shit, Shift Happens Part II | Downtown Los Angeles
SHINDIG | Little Amsterdam Coffee, Los Angeles, CA
TEST DRIVE | Cultural Interiors, Los Angeles, CA
ARTIST TALKS & PANELS
2022 Visual Exploration with Suni Mullen | The Red Dot Series, YouTube
Exploring Photographic Progression: Bria Goodall & Trae Casey | Suni Mullen Studio, YouTube
NFT’s, Creativity, Investing: Jetpack Jones | Suni Mullen Studio, YouTube
2021 Coding, Digital Crating and the Blockchain: Treyvon X | Suni Mullen Studio, YouTube
Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Devin Kenny | Suni Mullen Studio, YouTube
Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Roger Ballen | Suni Mullen Studio, YouTube
Bridge the Gap: Tyler Morney | Suni Mullen Studio, YouTube
I acquired this artwork: Sace Moretti | Suni Mullen Studio, YouTube
Exploring Ethos and Process: Yi Wang | Otis College of Art and Design, YouTube
Exploring Ethos and Process: Ander Sanborn | Otis College of Art and Design, YouTube
Exploring Photographic Progression: Bria Goodall & Trae Casey | Suni Mullen Studio, YouTube
NFT’s, Creativity, Investing: Jetpack Jones | Suni Mullen Studio, YouTube
2021 Coding, Digital Crating and the Blockchain: Treyvon X | Suni Mullen Studio, YouTube
Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Devin Kenny | Suni Mullen Studio, YouTube
Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Roger Ballen | Suni Mullen Studio, YouTube
Bridge the Gap: Tyler Morney | Suni Mullen Studio, YouTube
I acquired this artwork: Sace Moretti | Suni Mullen Studio, YouTube
Exploring Ethos and Process: Yi Wang | Otis College of Art and Design, YouTube
Exploring Ethos and Process: Ander Sanborn | Otis College of Art and Design, YouTube
2022 Todd Alexander: Done & Dyed | HIGH CHROMA Podcast, November
Khari Turner: Save Yourself | HIGH CHROMA Podcast, October
Mathys Rubrice: Reflect & Explore | HIGH CHROMA Podcast, September
Rain Spann: Technology & Art | HIGH CHROMA Podcast, September
2020 Elien Itzel Mena: Progressive | HIGH CHROMA PODCAST, August
Lanise Howard: Cognizant | HIGH CHROMA PODCAST, August
Jillian Suzanne: Ancestral | HIGH CHROMA PODCAST, July
Lauren Halsey: Blueprint | HIGH CHROMA PODCAST, June
Khari Turner: Save Yourself | HIGH CHROMA Podcast, October
Mathys Rubrice: Reflect & Explore | HIGH CHROMA Podcast, September
Rain Spann: Technology & Art | HIGH CHROMA Podcast, September
2020 Elien Itzel Mena: Progressive | HIGH CHROMA PODCAST, August
Lanise Howard: Cognizant | HIGH CHROMA PODCAST, August
Jillian Suzanne: Ancestral | HIGH CHROMA PODCAST, July
Lauren Halsey: Blueprint | HIGH CHROMA PODCAST, June
LECTURES
2022 Making Progress: Suni Mullen | Ryan Hoyle, Play Nice LBC | Washington Middle School
2021 Out of Bounds | Suni Mullen Studio (virtual)
Creating a Certificate of Authenticity | Otis College of Art and Design (virtual)
2021 Out of Bounds | Suni Mullen Studio (virtual)
Creating a Certificate of Authenticity | Otis College of Art and Design (virtual)
TELEVISION
2022 Roux’s Blues | Shades of Hue LLC | Film
BEL-AIR | Peacock Network | Season 1 Episode 6
2017 GIANTS the Series | BET Plus | Season 1
BEL-AIR | Peacock Network | Season 1 Episode 6
2017 GIANTS the Series | BET Plus | Season 1
AWARDS, HONORS, & SCHOLARSHIPS
2022 Rose Hill Foundation Scholarship
The Group Scholarship
Ahmanson Scholarship
Incredible Contribution Recognition, Peer Mentor
2021 Distinction in Studio Awards, Painting
Black Art Sessions, Alumna | Ebony L. Haynes
2020-2023 Dean's List Honoree
Otis Diversity Scholarship
Otis Presidential Scholarship
2020-2022 Duff Family Scholarship
2020 MAF LA Young Creatives Grant
The Group Scholarship
Ahmanson Scholarship
Incredible Contribution Recognition, Peer Mentor
2021 Distinction in Studio Awards, Painting
Black Art Sessions, Alumna | Ebony L. Haynes
2020-2023 Dean's List Honoree
Otis Diversity Scholarship
Otis Presidential Scholarship
2020-2022 Duff Family Scholarship
2020 MAF LA Young Creatives Grant
Quote by BLAK KANVAS also known as Suni Mullen featured in Issue 17 of CR Fashion Book
SELECTED PUBLISHED WORKS | WRITING
2021 Learning Languages to Transmute Memory | blakkanvas.studio (blog)| December 11
Junior Partners in White Supremacy | blakkanvas.studio (blog)| September 26
2020 CR Fashion Book Issue 17- | Telfar | October 8
Lauren Halsey… Kordansky Gallery | sunimullen.studio (blog)| February 1
Cultural Unveiling | blakkanvas.studio (blog)| March 14
Junior Partners in White Supremacy | blakkanvas.studio (blog)| September 26
2020 CR Fashion Book Issue 17- | Telfar | October 8
Lauren Halsey… Kordansky Gallery | sunimullen.studio (blog)| February 1
Cultural Unveiling | blakkanvas.studio (blog)| March 14
COLLABORATIONS
2019 MoodRing Radio
Janaye Coleman Feature
2018 Will's Earth
Jamaican Barbie | Visual Set Installation
Giants the Series (Season 2) | Visual Set Installation
Janaye Coleman Feature
2018 Will's Earth
Jamaican Barbie | Visual Set Installation
Giants the Series (Season 2) | Visual Set Installation
BIBLIOGRAPHY
2019 The Other- An Unpopular Opinion | Stay Gallery
Meet Suni Mullen of BLAK KANVAS | Voyage LA Magazine
Meet Suni Mullen of BLAK KANVAS | Voyage LA Magazine