About Hijinx Mixed Media

Meet The Maker:

Hello! My name is Juliet King (they/she). You can call me J or JK or whatever. I'm the brains and muscle behind the Hijinx you see before you!

I have an unrelenting appetite for making. Growing up, I was fortunate enough to have the support of my mildly artistic parents. They encouraged me to go to university to get a degree. After 4 years of college at UW-Whitewater, I obtained my Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with an emphasis in graphic design. In college I learned about the relevance of art history, how to think critically about art, and how to use new materials from all the studio courses required for the degree. While I was officially a 'graphic designer,' my brain was poisoned by other art forms like sculpture, painting, and printmaking. Working in the generally underfunded school of art, I have learned how to make the best of limited resources. Moving back to the Madison area after graduation, I started sharing and selling my work at local craft fairs and farmers markets. 

I founded Hijinx Mixed Media in 2023 as a way to spread joy and laughter through art. Using humor, my art aims to accessibly explore difficult topics like humanity's impact on the planet, loneliness and community, or reminders of death (memento mori). Navigating the world as a mixed race queer artist, I hope to encourage community, solidarity, and resistance.

Thank you for reading a little bit about me. I hope you can see yourself in my artwork and I hope it brings a smile to your face!

xox,

J.K.

 

 

 


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