Myron Laban is a 26 year old visual artist and pharmacist born of Egyptian immigrants. He is most known for his Uplift pieces and vivid colors. His “Uplift” series represents perseverance to keep moving forward during struggle, while maintaining hope that things will be okay. In 2017 he was named “best new visual artist” by The Chicago Reader and has been featured on PBS, CBS and USA Today. He has created murals nationally and internationally. Myron has incorporated his art into the community with organizations such as Hope For The Day, SocialWorks, and Boys and Girls Club of Chicago. His ultimate goal is to create art that helps people through their struggle.