MaiLyn Niupulusū (Millward) has a range of knowledge and experience in traditional as well as mixed media. She majored in Sculpture and Ceramics at Utah Valley University and apprenticed as a patina artist at Baer Bronze Fine Art foundry. Her work focuses on the human figure in mixed media and birds. Her art is heavily influenced by 19th century Art Nouveau, Tran Dynasty South-East Asian Art, and Oceanic Art. She comes from a very artistic background, being raised by two artist parents – one a stone carver and one a graphic designer. She served her mission in Fiji and studied again in Fiji for Non-Western Art History and in Samoa for a study abroad. She loves to travel, sew, and cook. She is excited to help students build on their understanding of art principles and design elements as well as broaden their ability to visually communicate and understand the practical applications of creative critical thinking.