Community engagement and social justice
Sculptural art
2-D art, including murals, mosaic, photography, etc.
Pittsburgh Creative Corps Artist Directory
Juliandra Jones
PBJ Customs
Primary Discipline
Artistic Practice
Murals
Painting/works on paper/printmaking
Fabrication, including wood, metal, glass
BeYOUtiful, 2021, spray paint, approx. 300 sq. ft
Homewood Bulldog, 2020, acrylic paint, 8′ x 8′
The Dream, 2022, acrylic paint, 28′ x 8′. Installed at Pittsburgh King PreK-8.
The Future At Play, 2021, acrylic and spray paint, approx. 85 sq. ft.
Spread Your Wings, 2020, spray paint, approx. 145 sq. ft.
About the Artist
Juliandra Jones is a self-taught mixed media artist, muralist, live painter, entrepreneur and educator from Las Vegas, NV.
She uses vinyl, acrylic, aerosol paint and natural elements– like crystals– in her paintings, woodcuts, sculptures and public art projects to explore themes of social justice and self care. Her art brings people together, elevates marginalized voices and centers happiness and joy, rather than pain and struggle.
Juliandra received a bachelors in Criminal Justice and Pre-Law from The University of Nevada, Reno in 2014 and graduated from The Own Our Own Business Academy in 2021. Shortly after, she officially launched PBJ Customs, her very own mural painting business.
Through her murals, Juliandra creates public artworks and public spaces that are bright, inclusive, community-driven and welcoming for all. She developed Pop-Up with PBJ to bring accessible art education, free classes and workshops directly to children in the underserved communities in which she works. Her process is deeply collaborative and invites other artists, youth, community leaders and local residents to assist in the development of new work.
Photo by Porter Loves
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Accreditations, Certifications, and/or Awards
- Brew House Association Distillery Residency, 2021-2022;
- Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh Award, 2021;
- AmeriCorps, 2019-2020 (worked with students at Lincoln PreK-5 and throughout the community of Homewood)
Provides Fabrication Services to Other Artists
Yes
Teaching Artist
Yes, ages 7-18
Joined the Directory
May 2022
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PROJECT
Pittsburgh Creative Corps
Designed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pittsburgh Creative Corps initiative engages artists and creative workers to activate the public realm while providing economic opportunity.
“I create work that highlights the identity and emphasizes the defining characteristics of the neighborhoods where I paint, as well as creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.”
Juliandra Jones
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PROJECT
Pittsburgh Creative Corps
Designed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pittsburgh Creative Corps initiative engages artists and creative workers to activate the public realm while providing economic opportunity.
