Visual Artist, Muralist, Teaching Artist.

Tykira Octaviah is a Philadelphia-based visual artist, muralist, and teaching artist whose work explores community, identity, and collective storytelling through vibrant portraiture and pattern-based design. Rooted in the belief that art can be a tool for connection and healing, her practice blends bold color, decorative motifs, and cultural symbolism to honor the resilience and beauty of everyday people.

Tykira's public art projects often emerge from collaborative workshops, where she engages communities in shaping the stories that appear in her work. Her recent projects have focused on themes of self-reflection, heritage, and the shared histories of Philadelphia's people, using both traditional painting and digital illustratative approaches.

With a background in arts education and community engagement, Tykira is dedicated to creating art that celebrates local voices and transforms public spaces into sites of pride and belonging.