Artist Statement – Jaliyah Gunnell
Hey, I’m Jaliyah Gunnell—a mixed media artist who loves to bounce between painting, drawing, and digital art because why stick to one when you can do it all?. I’m all about exploring different styles, stretching my creativity, and constantly leveling up through practice. Art isn't just
something I do—it's how I live, grow, and dream up the future I want for myself.
I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, but took a leap and moved to St. Croix to start a fresh chapter. New vibes, new inspirations! I like to think of every piece I make as a little challenge to myself—to see how far I can go, how wild I can get with my ideas, and how much I can surprise myself along the way. Each piece become more colorful and expressive than the next. And I’m not into telling myself “I can’t”—I’d much rather find out what happens when I do. At the end of the day, I just love making cool things and seeing where my creativity takes me.
Hey, I’m Jaliyah Gunnell—a mixed media artist who loves to bounce between painting, drawing, and digital art because why stick to one when you can do it all?. I’m all about exploring different styles, stretching my creativity, and constantly leveling up through practice. Art isn't just
something I do—it's how I live, grow, and dream up the future I want for myself.
I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, but took a leap and moved to St. Croix to start a fresh chapter. New vibes, new inspirations! I like to think of every piece I make as a little challenge to myself—to see how far I can go, how wild I can get with my ideas, and how much I can surprise myself along the way. Each piece become more colorful and expressive than the next. And I’m not into telling myself “I can’t”—I’d much rather find out what happens when I do. At the end of the day, I just love making cool things and seeing where my creativity takes me.