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A decorative ceramic vase on a wooden stand inside an upscale art gallery, with four colorful paintings of spheres in gold, green, purple, and blue hues hanging on a dark green wall in the background.
Elegant living room with a large arched window, contemporary artwork, a beige sofa with pillows, a yellow upholstered chair, a potted plant, a small sculpture, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.
A coat of arms featuring a shield divided into four sections with floral, bird, and citrus fruit symbols, topped by a crown, and surrounded by decorative ribbon banners with Latin and Roman numerals.

Celebrating COMMUNITY & CONNECTION

Louisiana's iconic Mardi Gras beads symbolize more than just celebration. Beyond their festive allure, they embody a rich tradition steeped in history and pride. Tossing, sharing, and collecting these beads connect everyone in moments of joyful unity, representing Louisiana's deep-rooted love of community and inclusiveness that transcends divisions.

Lafayette, Louisiana

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meet malia

Malia Pettit is a classically-trained portrait and still life painter based in Lafayette, Louisiana. She holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees — one in Art History from UCLA and another in Fine Art (Painting) from Buckinghamshire New University in England.  

The decade Malia spent studying and working in London profoundly shaped her artistic sensibility, refining her traditional techniques and deepening her engagement with contemporary art. 

Her work is highly sought after and has been sold extensively to businesses and private collectors from around the world. She has undertaken numerous commissions, ranging in scope from individual pieces for site-specific interiors to commercial projects for Napa Wineries, Private Aviation and Independent Record Labels. 

Malia now divides her time between Lafayette and London.

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A gold and black heraldic crest with a crown at the top, draped fabric, a shield divided into three sections with a flower, birds, and an orange, and a banner at the bottom with the text 'EST.D MMVI'.