Jeaneen Carlino

Jeaneen Carlino (born 1980) is a Los Angeles based Chicana visual artist known for her powerful depictions of courageous, divine women.
Early life and education
Jeaneen Carlino was born October 1, 1980, in Southern California with a primarily Chicano upbringing. Carlino's interest in art started at a young age due to her growing up in her grandmother's house to which she described as being a "museum adorned with Mexican, Native & Spanish art." Additionally, Carlino claims to have always felt that she had a knack for art and always envisioned herself becoming an artist one day. After earning a B.A. in Illustration from Art Center in 2007, Jeaneen Carlino worked as a commercial graphic designer for Trader Joe's. Moroever, the use of geometric patterns, mosaic tiles, and vibrant colors are prevalent in her style.
* "Inspired by older Cousin who was a Chola growing up. She's surrounded by her Barrio environment, influenced by East Los Angeles."<ref name=":3" />
Resist
* 20 x 24 in. Acrylic paint, color pencil and graphite on watercolor paper. 2008.<ref name=":3" />
* Showcases the growth of a young women fighting to resist the values put on her by society.
* Powerful and on her journey for self-growth becomes a divine woman.
* Butterflies and flower on her ear represent her blooming into someone new, reaching a new level of consciousness
Intimately Oppressed
* 14 x 16 in. Acrylic, graphite & ink on watercolor paper. 2008.<ref name=":3" />
* "Inspired by Cholas, also known as Female Gangsters, based out of Los Angeles. It is a symbolic take on a young Woman trying to mend her broken heart."<ref name=":3" />
* Showcases the young woman on her journey of growth and self-healing that she is undergoing.
* Powerful and able to keep going all while healing from past traumas and experiences only to become stronger.

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