Luna Jay Yvelisse
Artist|Activist|High Priestess|
Mother
Luna Jay Yvelisse personifies the epitome of a Versatile Nuyorican: An Accomplished Artist, Devoted Mother, Clairvoyant, Cook, Human Rights Activist, Astute Social Critic, and Political Enthusiast.
Luna explores a diverse range of mediums to convey her innermost self. From painting, sketching, drawing, and digital art, she captures her inspiration, liberty, and intricate emotions. Luna’s creations delve deeply into the personal and the profound, touching on themes like her cultural roots, race, femininity, womanhood, motherhood, and bodily autonomy. Drawing from her own experiences as an Afro-Indigenous Caribbean woman and the stories of other women, Luna confronts challenging issues including misogyny, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and domestic abuse within her work.
Luna’s artistic journey took off at the High School of Art & Design, where she studied diverse subjects like Art History, Cartooning, Advertisement, Fashion Design, and Fashion Illustration. Influenced by artist luminaries such as María Izquierdo, Salvador Dali, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Loïs Mailou Jones, Clementine Hunter, and Harmonia Rosales, Luna’s interests extend beyond visual art to fashion design, photography, film, music, and literature. Her creative career has seen notable achievements, including showcasing her work at Rapper Princess Nokia’s “Young Girls” album release party in early 2015 and contributing as a published illustrator in Alicia Maldonado’s book “The Ugly Fruit” (2018). In May 2018, Luna held her debut solo exhibition, presenting a retrospective of her creative evolution over the years.
Luna is currently developing her own Oracle deck and preparing for her second solo exhibition titled “Women Are God,” a homage celebrating the divine essence of women through her art. Luna’s multifaceted approach to artistry and her dedication to empowering narratives continue to shape her compelling body of work. She is also pursuing her BA in Psychology with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Development at Southern New Hampshire University. She plans to continue her studies to obtain a Master’s Degree.
Luna is a passionate advocate for the independence of her island, Puerto Rico, and opposes statehood and the illegal occupation of Puerto Rico by the U.S., as well as the forced annexation of places like Hawaii and other indigenous territories. She is staunchly Pro-Black and supports the Black Resistance. Luna also stands firmly against any illegal U.S. military interventions, advocating for the sovereignty of Haiti and opposing imperialism worldwide. She supports the struggle for freedom in Palestine, Congo, and Sudan, and is committed to supporting all forms of resistance against imperialist forces. Her loyalty and passion are to remain deeply rooted in community-oriented pursuits. As a High Priestess, she has guided her clients within their homes and provided mentor ship. Additionally, Luna is the driving force behind, La Luna Seasoning, which started in 2020. She handcrafts her own Organic Non-GMO Adobo Seasoning blend. For updates and connections, Luna can be found on Instagram and Threads.