Multidisciplinary Artist
Jpearl King
Creating spaces of stillness, intimacy, and emotional refuge through digital illustration and fine art photography.
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Multidisciplinary Artist
Creating spaces of stillness, intimacy, and emotional refuge through digital illustration and fine art photography.
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I am a self-taught multidisciplinary artist from Nigeria, creating for over ten years. For me, art is my safe haven, a quiet space where the weight of the world softens and I can simply exist.
My work centers on creating moments of stillness, intimacy, and emotional refuge. I am drawn to the idea of a safe haven, a space where people can pause, breathe, and feel held, even if just for a moment. In a world that often feels fast and overwhelming, I see my work as an offering of rest.
Visually, my practice leans into minimal, expressive forms influenced by abstraction and cubism, allowing emotion to take precedence over detail. My process is rooted in observation, experimentation, and a continuous search for simplicity that carries meaning.
Every piece starts with a feeling. Something quiet, something I can't ignore. I don't force it, I sit with it and let it take shape in its own time.
Sketch,illustrate, adjust,sometimes starting over. It's less about getting it right, more about letting it feel right.
I stop when the piece feels like a place. A space that holds calm, that you can step into and rest in. That's when I know it's done.
Beyond making art, my practice is driven by questions — how art travels across contexts, how it can function as a form of emotional and mental support, and what it means to navigate the world as an artist.
Active Inquiry
My work with I.N.E.M.S raised questions I am still sitting with: what happens when art is the primary language for mental health communication in communities where therapy is inaccessible? I am exploring how illustration and community art can function as grassroots mental health infrastructure across African cities.
Developing Practice
Exhibiting my first NFT The Custodian at Art Basel Miami in 2021 shifted the way I think about digital presence and ownership. I'm interested in what it means to create work that is not only seen, but also held, owned, and remembered on our own terms.
Areas of Exploration
My work is built around creating spaces of rest and quiet reflection. I am drawn to the idea that stillness can challenge the fast-paced, performance-driven systems we live in. I want to explore how art can offer an alternative.
2025
NFT NYC
Group Exhibition, International
2025
The Art Is Not Dead Exhibition, The Chaos DAO
Collaboration with @mshartistry
2024
Come Together Exhibition, The Canvas Global, New York City
Group Exhibition
2024
Ascension Gallery
Solo Work
2022
Kuwait's First IRL NFT Exhibition, Kuwait
International Exhibition
2022
Solo Exhibition, Openspace Gallery, Amsterdam
Solo Exhibition, International
2021
Art Basel Miami
NFT Exhibition, International
"I do feel at Peace looking at your art"
— DrexxMade It"I'm enjoying the imaginative use of colors here, which reminds us that true beauty is not just skin deep"
— Evie"MASTERPIECE. Loved it sooo much. The tones, the flow"
— Rik Oostenbroek"Impressive your style has a wonderful energy and flow"
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Platform 01
Transient Labs
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Platform 02
Foundation
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Platform 03
OpenSea
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Platform 04
Exchange Art
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Platform 05
Objkt
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Platform 06
Manifold.xyz
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Creative Experience
Creative Director and Artist
Independent studio. Digital illustration, fine art photography, brand design, and exhibition work spanning seven international shows across Amsterdam, New York, Miami, and Kuwait.
Fine Art and Street Photographer
Black and white portraiture and cultural documentary photography exploring African identity and Lagos urban life.
Graphic Designer
Mental health awareness campaigns including flyers, digital ads, and infographics for public audiences.
Freelance Illustrator and Designer
Custom sneaker design and visual branding using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Project Leadership
Project Manager
Launched new division connecting African talent with U.S. companies. Built roadmaps, dashboards, and async collaboration systems across distributed teams.
Education and Certifications
Diploma, Frontend Engineering
Google Project Management Certificate
Skills and Tools
I'm open to creating, sharing space, and exploring ideas. If a piece resonates, my work is available for those who feel a connection to it.