Lena Christakis is a New England–raised and New York City–based painter who graduated from Yale University in 2020 with a BA in art. Staging various tableaus using a collage-like compositional strategy, Christakis tries to portray a sense of humor about the world and a deep appreciation for the strange earth magic it produces. She has exhibited her work across the United States and abroad, and her first New York City solo show opens winter 2025. See her work @lenachristakis