Our Artists

Nurturing the heartland’s creative talent, Make Hay is proud to represent Iowa’s brightest stars who offer a healthy range of skillful expertise and engaging styles.

Featured: Seso Marentes

Fine artist and social activist, Seso Marentes works with materials, tools and imagery that define his Latin roots as a native Iowan. Please join us for a special exhibition and benefit happening Friday, February 27 from 5 to 8 pm. at Studio E, 600 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa.

An Maddy Fusco illustration of a person with green skin surrounded by an abundance of tomatoes and bees, with their arms crossed over a large pile of tomatoes.

Maddy Fusco

Inspired by the spooky and whimsical minutiae of nature, Maddy brings a distinct perspective to each project. With experience working on editorials, album artwork, murals, coffee and beer labels, tattoos and posters, Maddy is a gifted collaborator.

Artist Craig Miller Clarks Rug

Craig Miller

Craig’s work is inspired by the everyday world, exaggerating shapes and materials, playing with iconic representations, and personifying the inanimate to create a sense of character and humor. Bright colors and clean lines lend his work a vibrant, childlike energy.

Genevieve La Valle & Alyson O'Hara Stop Motion Collaboration Still

Genevieve La Valle

Genevieve is a multidisciplanary virtuoso. Adept in illustration, textiles, collage and jewelry, her work depicts playful motifs, symbolism and iconic portraiture. Currently, she embraces traditional and modern fiber techniques, interlacing the functionality of textiles in the unexpected style of realism.

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