Megan Otnes

Megan Otnes is a mixed-media artist
working between Tokyo and New York.


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megan.otnes@gmail.com

With a background in interior design and video work, Megan approaches art-making with a narrative and forward-thinking mindset. Her work often takes the form of interactive, immersive experiences—ranging from interior murals to hand-crafted chess sets—that invite viewers into fantastical, surreal worlds.

Having spent the past six years living and working internationally—spending time in London, Tokyo, New York, and Milan—Megan draws inspiration from each city’s architecture, natural elements, and visual textures.

She is currently focused on producing hand-made chess sets using polymer clay, wood, and acrylic paint. Each set reflects her affinity for Art Nouveau and surrealist aesthetics, and features a variety of color combinations. Her most recent work, The Pearl and Steel Chess Set, was exhibited at Alcova during Milan Design Week 2025.