(They/Them)
Mixed Medium | Illustration | Portraiture
Bio
Jarlisa is a south Mississippi-born multidisciplinary artist and writer. Their creative work is an expression of their multifaceted identities with an emphasis on gender expression, body diversity, neurodivergence, and Queerness. Thematic elements drawing from nature, science-fiction, and fantasy are highlighted in their work. Which also encompasses the myriad of beautiful ways other Black women, fems, and NB`s express their own individual identities.
Jarlisa holds a Bachelor’s in Marketing and Communications with a minor in Performing Arts from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and a Master’s in the Business of Art & Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Jarlisa’s creative potential knows no boundaries: They are open and ready to receive opportunities to expand and deepen their artistic practice.
WORKS & CONTRIBUTIONS
An Altar to Alter: A Transcendent Experience in Black Feminine Art and Healing
Portland Book Fest: Featured Artist Interview
Portland Public Art Collection
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