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.
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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