Name: Jazmin Montero-Turley
Title: My Highest Self, Is My Authentic Self
Medium: Digital Illustration, Digital Collage, Mixed Media
Price: $1,000
Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches
Artist Statement: Jazmin's 'TUNE IN' collection, showcased in her self-published Affirmation Deck, celebrates women of color and explores empowering themes through powerful affirmations. This specific artwork is a reflection of the artist's intention to guide women of color on a journey of self-discovery, encouraging them to tune into their innermost being. It serves as a reminder that their highest self, untarnished by masking and colonization, already resides within them—a space of authenticity, courage, and vulnerability waiting to be embraced.
Artist Bio: Jazmin Montero-Turley is a first-generation immigrant from Costa Rica, who discovered her passion for creativity at a young age, constantly engaged in various artistic endeavors. With over seven years of experience as a digital illustrator and a background in project management, she brings a unique blend of creative expertise and organizational skills to her work. Jazmin freelances and owns Keeping It Fresco, a platform where she empowers her community through diverse creative services, including design, branding, mural painting, illustrations, consulting, and hosting engaging creative and healing workshops, all aimed at building and celebrating community. As a devoted mother, Jazmin finds inspiration in the experiences of children and their ancestors, fueling her desire to illustrate and write children's stories that beautifully capture their narratives. Her authored & illustrated affirmation deck, TUNE IN, featuring her TUNE IN Collection, stands as a testament to her dedication to creating meaningful experiences through her art, which serves as her love language. Discover Jazmin's work and projects at keepingitfresco.com