Making the Mess
THE MESS
We know “Fine Art” is inaccessible to most people and buying something mass produced just feels yucky. At Mess Collabs, we’re situating ourselves in a happy medium, where our goods are affordable, but also made in small batches by hand. We want to weasel our way into your home and set you up with some unique art in places you may not expect it to be. Our useful pieces have some funky flair that make an everyday experience a little special.
THE COLLABS
At our roots we are a collaboration between Mahala Miller and Ness Kent, but our branches are collabs with other artists. We partner with artists and makers to produce a small edition of objects that capture a glimpse of their world and make it into a piece you can take home.
Mahala Miller was born in Grapevine, Texas and graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 2019 with a BFA in painting and in 2020 with a MA in teaching and learning. Her current work is about little glimpses, visions; the images you just get stuck on that represent a whole season of memory. She also loves plein air painting with friends and making custom equipment for her home and studio.
Ness Kent is a nonbinary queer artist who graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 2019 with a BFA in Sculpture. They are originally from Seattle, Washington. In recent years, they have created an ever-expanding taxonomy of shape and form making up an imagined alien world. Ness also loves to bake and visit every swamp they can get their hands on.
Ness and Mahala now reside in New Orleans, Louisiana and are working on creating the Mess.
Visit our Programming page to learn more about Community Collaboration
Wanna Make a Mess?
If you are an artist or maker with a collaboration idea, contact us at info@messcollabs.com.
Causes We Care About
We donate 10% of the sale price of our products. Different products support different organizations. Currently we give to the three following organizations. Join us in giving to their awesome causes!
Here's a little bit about them!
Black and Pink
Black and Pink is committed to the abolition of the prison industrial complex and works to support incarcerated LGBTQIA people. Black and Pink provides resources to former and current incarcerated people through support, organizing, and advocacy.
Bridge the Gap
Bridge the Gap NWA advocates for racial justice, equity, and equality in the Northwest Arkansas community. They facilitate demonstrations and learning opportunities in a volatile community.
Wigs for Kids
Wigs for Kids helps children with medical related hair loss acquire wigs. Wigs can provide children with a sense of normalcy at especially uncertain times. Through Wigs for Kids, families can access wigs without any costs.
Find In Stores
Mess Collabs aims to support local businesses and shopping small. Our products are available all throughout the United States.