Giannina Gutierrez

My work is a collection of experiences, observations and curiosities, expressed through the raw body of materials. The process to me being just as powerful as the resulting work, my work speaks about the power of being, purpose, and exploration. Through painting, sculpting, assembling and manipulating both natural & recycled materials, I contemplate the possibilities of the materials at hand to express my thoughts and emotions. The work is about exploring the connections with our natural world, considering our symbiotic relationships. We are all connected beyond our understanding, my goal is to visually and viscerally capture the dance between the seen and the unseen, the intangible essence, movement and beauty of life. I incorporate the human female form, animals and flora imagery, representing the power of the feminine archetypes found across cultures, as they relate to earthly elements. I create imaginary landscapes that invite the viewer to wander, wonder, and contemplate.

Giannina Gutierrez is a multimedia artist born in Barranquilla, Colombia, raised in Jamaica, Queens NY and currently based in East Harlem. She studied at the Art Students League and majored in Fine Art at Pratt Institute. A multimedia artist, muralist and teaching artist Gutierrez draws her inspiration from her Caribbean heritage, her NYC upbringing and her love of animal & plant life. Her background in figurative drawing and painting is evident in her compositions, in which the human form meets elements of nature, fashion, and street art.

Her work expresses her personal journey and observations of the world around her, considering themes of growth, humanity, resilience and universal harmony. As a muralist & teaching artist, Giannina truly enjoys working with and co-creating with the public and communities to promote expression, inclusion, individuality, and sustainability.

Her work has been featured in several galleries, public art projects, publications throughout NYC, LA, Miami, Chicago, & Puerto Rico.  In 2022, Giannina received a City Council Citation in honor of her work with NYC Maps, a mural created with a local mental health clubhouse and the local Jamaica community, installed in JFKT4.

Presently, she is an active muralist, teaching artist in schools and senior centers while also developing mixed media works in painting, drawing & sculpting.