Mxkly is a pseudonym for My Kim Dao. She is a student at Buffalo State University pursing a BFA in Graphic Design. My Kim is expected to graduate in the spring of 2026. Before attending Buffalo State, she graduated at Erie Community College with an associates in Fine Arts. She is passionate about creating cute characters and world building. As you further explore her work, you’ll find contrasting aesthetics or a mix of both worlds combined.

Education:

Buffalo State Univeristy – Buffalo, NY

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design: 2023 – Present
• Dean’s List: 2023- Present

Erie Community College – Williamsville, NY

• Associates in Fine Arts: 2021 – 2023
• Dean’s List: 2021- 2023

Exhibitions/Awards:

• Artwork Exhibited curated by Faculty in Czurles- Nelson Gallery: Fall ’23, Spring ’24 and ’25
• Artwork Exhibited in Buffalo State’s “Art of the Totality: An Eclipse Exhibition” – Spring ’24
• ABC Illustrated Book and artwork displayed and sold at Fitz: Books and Waffles – Spring ’24
• Recipient of the Buffalo State, “Dr. Margaret E. Bacon Best of Studio Awards for Graphic Design” – Spring ’25