BIOGRAPHY

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Jalila Abdullah is a Seattle-based artist. Since 2019, she has illustrated the lives of couples and intimate moments behind closed doors. Jalila’s primary medium is markers on paper, however, recently her practice transitioned to painting. After spending 13 years in the beauty industry,

Jalila used her knowledge of skin tones and texture to further her creative endeavors. Jalila produces work that explores unknown pathways, connecting with the soul. She believes people have been conditioned to conform and disconnect from their true selves. She seeks to break away from the monotony of modern life and the power of advertising on human behavior. Painting allows her to stay grounded in her practice while creating worlds of peace and protection that live in the subconscious. She strives for the viewer to see no limits to the experience of Self and Reality.