ARTISTS
Meet the Talent
Our artists believe that anything is possible. Throughout the display, you will see their creativity brought to life through a variety of artistic forms and mediums. Their talent is simply unmatched. We are so proud to present these amazing artists to the community, please read through their bios below to get more information on the creative minds who make this event possible.
CARIN BERNARD
Art & Rhymes: House Party Artist
Currently residing in Rocky Hill, CT I am a mortgage processor by day and an artist the reminder of the time. UConn graduate and owner of Carinista Art LLC. Portraiture, abstract and digital art are the styles that keep me going. Primarily, acrylic paint is my medium of choice. I was motivated to become a professional artist when I learned I was dealing with depression years after the passing of my mother. Painting is my primary coping mechanism when it comes to combating depression and anxiety. Sometimes the art I create is less focused on the meaning of the subject, but more of an expression of how I’m feeling in that moment. I use my creations to promote self love by telling the story of my experiences. I hope to one day encourage other creatives to step outside of themselves artistically without feeling discouraged or inadequate.
DESTINI HIGHSMITH
Abstract Artist
Destini Highsmith, From Meriden,CT.
I'm an emerging Black artist and graduate student at the University of St. Joseph where I am finishing her studies in clinical therapy. In search of finding my foundation as a therapist, I discovered my own therapeutic process of creating abstract art. I plan to combine my passions of providing therapy to minority communities and creating beautiful artwork, to implement art therapy classes and creative development workshops.
JADE ELAINE
Sketch Artist/Painter
Hello all! I am Jade Elaine . I am a sketch artist and painter from Danbury, CT. I have been interested in art since I was a child. At the age of 18 I began to create more sketches, portraits, & paintings. From then my passion for being a creative has taken off! I’m so excited to see where else my passion and creativity will take me in life. It is a great pleasure and blessing to share my skill with anyone I come across.
TIYAH GEORGIA MARIE THOMPSON
Painter
My name is Tiyah Georgia Marie Thompson, which is what I sign on my art pieces- TGMT. I found my love for painting my senior year at Pathways Academy of Technology and Design in my graphic design and art portfolio class. That’s where I created my first mural which was 12 by 6 ft long. Throughout my three years at the University of Connecticut I strengthened my talents as a creative on the executive board of The Vision Black Wellness Journal. Post grad, I continued to challenge my abilities as a muralist and created my self proclaimed Juneteenth Showcasing in Bushnell Park 2020. White Sheets were seven different pieces that I painted that represented the passions of being a Black person in 2020. My most recent project has been working on the MLK39 project with the Rise Up Group and CTMurals. I continue to search for more mural opportunities and work on art commissions. Instagram: @TGMTPaints
NYKEASHA
Key
My name is Nykeasha, I go by Key. I've been sketch artist my whole life, but I've only been painting for about 7 years now. I am a self taught pop artist who primarily paints with acrylics, but will experiment with any medium. I do commissions as well as shows/events.
IG - keys.open_doors
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