User:Chrisaco1/Jeaneen Carlino

Jeaneen Carlino (1980) is a Chicana artist from Los Angeles, focusing on depicting strong women and themes of love and personal growth.

Biography
Carlina was born in Pico Rivera, California, and earned her undergraduate degree from the Art Center College of Design.

Art
Carlino worked at Trader Joe’s after finding the path to becoming a gallery artist more challenging than expected. While working at Trader Joe’s, she became skilled in handwriting, mural painting, and chalkboard art, which also helped her in marketing product. Galleries, such as Thinkspace Gallery, La Luz de Jesus Gallery, Social and Public art Resource Center, Avenue 50 Studio, and Self Help Graphics & Art, have displayed her work.

Downey

Using a combination of subdued and vivid hues, artist Jeaneen Carlino depicts Downey’s distinct charm and its change following World War II in this tribute. In her artwork, she blends industrial elements like power lines and railroad crossings with historic Downey landmarks.

Rising Like Corn

The 2007 piece “Rising Like Corn” is a 21-by-25-inch panel made of colored pencil, acrylic, and gold leaf. It was inspired by the Zapatista women of Chiapas, Mexico, and represents the powerful, independent women who stand up for their community.

Priestess of the Wind

“Priestess of the Wind", created in 2014, is an 11 by 14-inch painting on a panel made using acrylic and graphite. Inspired by Native tribal culture, this artwork features a figure that represents a tribal goddess, embodying divinity or deity.