FAMESPACE MIAMI

ARTIST

NEW YORK | MIAMI

From Simply Jess, Miami’s #1 nightlife concierge, to Jess Marquez—artist and all-around creator—her journey has been one of passion, transformation, and self-discovery.

She first built her name curating unforgettable experiences, selling out events, and attracting top celebrities and influencers long before social media defined the scene. As co-owner of the iconic 400 Club, Jess became known as the go-to for creating the ultimate vibe. Yet, behind the glamour of nightlife, her true passion was always ART.

Art has been Jess’s sanctuary since childhood—making clothes for her Barbie dolls from her brother Giovanni’s fabric scraps, filling her bedroom walls with art, and contributing her work to school programs. In 2015, during Art Basel, she revealed her artistic soul to the world. That moment became a turning point, allowing her to step fully into her identity as a visual artist and creator.

Today, through Visuals by Jess, she merges mixed media, painting, photography, digital illustration, and wearable art to bring bold, visionary concepts to life. But Visuals by Jess is more than a brand—it is a movement.

Her mission is to ignite the DO WHAT U LUV spirit in others, inspiring them to chase their passions and create fearlessly. Whether she’s designing wearable art, curating experiences, or building a community of visionaries, Jess reminds the world that dreams are worth pursuing. To her, the word impossible simply breaks down to I’m possible.

If you believe it, you can achieve it. So just—Do What U Luv. The rest will follow.

— Jess Marquez

ARTIST

MIAMI, FL

Anamor is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist and creative director whose work drifts between reality and imagination. Guided by intuition, she creates without boundaries, allowing visions from dreams and self reflection to take form. As a seeker, her artwork is an experiment, an unfolding process where curiosity leads the way and has no limits. For Anamor, art is both an outlet and an invitation, a space where viewers are urged to feel, to question, and to linger in the unknown.

ARTIST

NEW YORK, NY

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Angelina Annunziato has always had a deep appreciation for the arts, viewing them as a reflection of the soul. Her creative journey began unexpectedly just before the pandemic when she purchased a paint pouring kit for her preteen son. While he gravitated toward anime, Angelina found herself captivated by the fluid, meditative process of paint pouring. What began as a simple activity became a profound outlet for expression, healing, and self-discovery during a time of uncertainty.

Angelina's art is more than just a creative release; it is an evolving journey that connects her to the present moment and offers a space for calm and reflection. Each piece she creates is infused with intention, serving as both a personal meditation and a way to give back. Inspired by the resilience of her city and the displacement of so many due to unforeseen circumstances, she dedicates a portion of her proceeds to support local communities in need, with the vision of expanding this impact globally.

She draws inspiration from the land and nature, hoping to foster new creative visions as she expands her work globally. Through custom commissions, Angelina collaborates with clients to create unique pieces that reflect both her artistic vision and the energy of the spaces they will inhabit.

Through her work, Angelina brings beauty into people’s homes and hotels while contributing to the greater good. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to create art with purpose. By blending creativity, compassion, and community, she strives to offer hope and healing not only to herself but to the world.

PAINTER | SINGER-SONGWRITER | ANIMATION DIRECTOR

SEOUL, KOREA

Asuka Kim, a Korean singer-songwriter who draws a painting. Debut 8 years singer. Released 18 single albums. Every time she released the music, she painted the album jacket design for herself, and she dreamed of becoming a painter as she accumulated her works one by one. She was selected as an overseas expansion content of the national support project hosted by the Korea Creative Content Agency and Arirang TV Media, and as a singer-songwriter who draws a painting, she debut

ARTIST

SOUTH FLORIDA

Carmin Bliss is a visual artist whose work is inspired by her own life. Based in South Florida, she is currently pursuing a BFA in Studio Art at Florida State University. She explores how her experiences have shaped her and how she is evolving not only as an artist but as a young woman. She focuses on portraiture, using herself as a subject to explore self-perception and identity. Whenever she's asked why she started creating art or where her interest comes from, it's always hard to answer because it has simply always been a part of her. She's been making art for as long as she can remember, and her passion has grown alongside her.

Through her art, she wants to spark a reaction—whether good or bad, it doesn't matter. She wants to provoke thought, to make people look at her work and try to figure it out, to try and figure her out. In her art, she is the most herself. Working primarily in oil on acrylic and collage backgrounds, she incorporates experimental 3D elements to push the boundaries of traditional portraiture. 

ARTIST

ROME, ITALY

Cristina Chionni lives in Rome, where she graduated in Modern Languages and Literatures, she is married and has two children.

At the age of 11, she attended Sister Candida’s painting course, followed by her first exhibition with the award ceremony held by the then Minister of Education Oscar Luigi Scalfaro.

In 2021 she lent her works for the filming of the fiction broadcast on Rai 1 “La Fuggitiva” by the director Carlo Carlei with Vittoria Puccini as the protagonist and again in 2023 also broadcast on Rai 1 for the fiction “Fiori sopra l’inferno” by the same director Carlo Carlei starring Elena Sofia Ricci.

On October 4 and 5, 2023 she participates with the Italian Delegation in the Art Italian Dream section at the FITCE 2023 (Florida International Trade and Cultural Exhibition) held in Fort Lauderdale, organized by M.ROBUSINESS COOPERATION and under the patronage of the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy.

The artwork made during her live painting entitled “In Italian Dream We Trust” depicting an American Flag in the colours or out tricolour is permanently exhibited at the Italian Consulate in Miami.

Since September 2024 she also started a very linked collaboration with Clode Art Gallery in Rome (via dei Greci 7), very close to the amazing Piazza di Spagna, and very active in the organization of so many artistic projects and expositions.

ARTIST

TEXAS

Crystal Elyse is a multidisciplinary artist whose work seamlessly blends elegance, spirituality, and bold creativity. Drawing inspiration from her faith, cultural roots, and personal experiences, Crystal creates captivating pieces that speak to both the soul and the senses.

With a background as an art instructor and years of experience leading paint-and-sip events, Crystal has developed a unique ability to connect with people through art—whether on canvas, through murals, or with her signature resin and epoxy creations. Her artistic vision also extends to resin floors, where she transforms ordinary spaces into stunning works of art with luxurious finishes and custom designs.

Her portfolio ranges from minimalist fashion illustrations to powerful storytelling series like Creation, which explores divine beginnings with gold accents, diamonds, and layered textures. Crystal’s work has been featured in galleries across New York and showcased at major art events. She dedicates all her gifts and accomplishments to the Most High, acknowledging Him as the source of her vision and success. As her artistic journey expands, she remains committed to inspiring others, turning visions into reality, and making her mark in both the fine art and design worlds.

PHOTOGRAPHER

LOS ANGELES, CA

Frankie Mark is a Salvadoran-born, Los Angeles–based visual artist whose work explores the spiritual language of nature, light, and memory. Her practice bridges photography, color storytelling, and fine-art experimentation, often drawing from her deep connection to the natural world and her lived experience as an immigrant who came to the United States with her family at a young age.

Raised between El Salvador, Dallas, and later New York City, Frankie’s artistic voice was shaped by movement, resilience, nature, and the vibrant cultural intersections of each place she’s called home. She began her creative journey in front of the camera during her teens, but discovered her true calling behind it—developing a visual language rooted in emotion, intuition, and the subtle energies of the environment.

Mentored early in her career by iconic photographers Mark Seliger and Michel Comte, Frankie refined a cinematic, color-driven style that blends atmospheric light with symbolic natural elements. Her photography has appeared in V ogue Italia, L’Officiel, C-Heads Magazine, and more, and she later collaborated with Seliger on his celebrated book On Christopher Street (Rizzoli).

Frankie’s fine-art practice centers on the relationship between landscape and spirit. Her earlier series Como La Flor paid homage to the divine feminine through the language of flowers and softness, while her latest body of work — Las P-Almas —explores the desert sky, angelic color frequencies, and the timeless presence of palm trees as guardians and witnesses.

Her work has been exhibited at Art Basel Week, LA Art Show, and multiple curated exhibitions in California, New York, and Miami. With each new project, Frankie continues to expand her practice through mixed-media collaborations, and immersive color studies that sit at the intersection of emotion and environment.

Splitting her time between Los Angeles and New York, she brings her Salvadoran heritage, intuitive sensitivity, and love of nature into works that invite viewers into quiet meditation, cosmic beauty, and the poetry of light.

ARTIST

TEXAS

Keadra Jeter is a visionary African American artist whose work offers a profound exploration of identity, mental health, and the environments that shape us. Born and raised in Dallas, TX, Keadra’s art reflects the complexities of her lived experiences, weaving together the rich cultural heritage of her community with the intimate, often challenging narratives of mental well-being. Through a diverse range of mediums, including painting, mixed media, and installations, she creates bold, emotionally charged works that invite reflection and healing.

Keadra’s art is deeply influenced by the intersection of personal history, social issues, and the intricate landscapes of the mind. She explores the nuances of mental health—its struggles, triumphs, and resilience—while drawing inspiration from the daily rhythms of urban life and African American cultural traditions. Her pieces often juxtapose the rawness of vulnerability with the strength of survival, using vivid colors, textured layers, and symbolic imagery to visually represent the complexities of both mental health and identity.

As a self-taught artist, Keadra’s practice is rooted in her own journey of self-discovery and emotional healing. Her work serves as a powerful outlet for addressing the stigmas surrounding mental health in Black communities, creating space for open dialogue and fostering understanding. Through her art, Jeter not only reflects the world around her but also strives to spark conversation about mental well-being and the importance of self-care, offering viewers a window into the interconnectedness of personal and collective healing.

Keadra’s work has been featured in galleries, cultural centers, and exhibitions across the world, earning praise for its emotional depth, vulnerability, and innovation. With each piece, she invites viewers to engage with the complexities of the human experience—acknowledging both the struggles and triumphs of mental health while celebrating the strength and resilience that defines us all.

ARTIST

NEW YORK, NY

I am art. It’s what I know. It’s how I release. It’s my life. From childhood, I can only remember being inspired by forms of art; whether it be my dad’s music, my mom’s dance or my own inclination to draw and paint. The extent of my formal training includes classes in high school for computer graphics, sketching and painting. While I’ve had no additional formal training I’ve always known this is what I am meant to do. Create, share, inspire and be inspired. Turn my thoughts, feelings and emotions into artwork. Just like other aspects of life, my surroundings and experiences have impacted my work. Music and dance, days spent outside as a kid, classes in school, all shaped how I see the world. Life is art. Life inspires me. Daily life makes me think of art. I didn’t set out to create artwork relating to a particular subject matter, using a particular style or technique. Those details just come as they do. My artwork is always developing and evolving into my perception of what I see and feel. Despite this, I have come to notice a pattern of musical reference and depiction of emotions through portraits. I don’t generally create with a message in mind, but rather allow the work to speak for itself and the viewer to take away their individual perceptions and emotions.

ARTIST

DALLAS–FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Born in Dallas and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, Julian Johnson has spent nearly a decade refining his practice in oil painting. His work draws deeply from the discipline of realism—anchored in the study of light, form, and atmosphere—yet it resists the boundaries of strict representation. Johnson approaches each canvas as both a study and an exploration, seeking to uncover the emotional truth within the visual world.

Guided by a respect for classical foundations, his paintings reveal a patient attention to detail and a commitment to craftsmanship. Yet beneath the precision lies a sensitivity to the intangible: the fleeting expressions of human presence, the quiet transitions of light across surfaces, and the subtle interplay between stillness and movement. Through this balance, Johnson’s work transforms the ordinary into something contemplative—an invitation to pause and observe the beauty often overlooked.

While rooted in realism, his artistic philosophy embraces evolution. Each composition is an experiment in perception, a reflection of how mood, memory, and material converge on the surface of the canvas. In this way, Johnson’s paintings extend beyond representation to evoke atmosphere and emotion, creating a dialogue between viewer and subject that feels both intimate and enduring.

ARTIST

NEW YORK

Manuel Piedra Jr. (b. 1997, New York) is a Harlem-based Boricua and Ecuadorian artist whose practice explores the subconscious as the most honest form of reality. His work draws from lived experience yet resists depiction — instead translating memory, desire, and emotion into layered visual language.

Through acrylic, oil, and mixed media, Piedra creates atmospheric compositions where form and feeling blur. Figures emerge like recollections, shifting between clarity and dissolution. Each work becomes a site of reflection, where narrative is suggested but never fixed — allowing multiple meanings and interpretations to coexist.

For Piedra, the act of painting is a dialogue with the unseen. What he renders is not the world as it appears, but the truth that lives beneath it — the emotional residue of being human, and the quiet revelations of the subconscious.

ARTIST

NEW YORK, NY

Paul “Paulofame” Johnson is a self-taught artist from Queens, NY who started drawing at the early age of 6years old. Born and raised in NYC, Paul started painting seriously in 2013 and found his way using airbrush and acrylics to create powerful portrait work.

Paul's art is driven by life itself, real people, real energy, real stories. His African American heritage and NYC roots bring depth, culture, and soul to every piece. Whether on canvas or walls, his work captures emotion with sharp precision and a smooth flow, blending technique with heart.

Still based in Queens, Paul continues to grow as an artist, always exploring new ways to bring his subjects to life through color, detail, and life.

ARTIST

PHILADELPHIA

Ydaly Mer is an emerging artist whose work demands attention through bold color, striking compositions and a seamless balance between contemporary, abstract and surrealist undertones into a practice that cannot be confined to a single genre. Rooted in emotion and personal experience, Mer’s pieces explore themes of vulnerability, resilience, and human connection, always inviting viewers to confront emotion, memory and the human condition in ways we feel intimate and timeless.

In 2024, Mer’s first major breakthrough came with her debut at Spectrum Miami during Art Basel, marking the start of a rapid ascent in the art world. Mer’s work has quickly drew demand from collectors and audiences alike, a breakthrough that has affirmed the artist’s place as a rising voice. With each exhibition, mural, and canvas, Mer continues to build a body of work that is unflinching in voice and expansive in vision.

Mer highly believes in community and that art is what you make of it: a gift meant to be shared, interpreted, and experienced collectively. Whether on canvas, any other form or in large-scale murals, Mer challenges perception while creating space for dialogue between artist, artwork, and audience.

With an ever-expanding bold body of one-of-one works and community-driven projects, Mer is quickly establishing a presence on the international stage as a voice of originality and authenticity.

WEARABLE ART | SCULPTURES

Worthwhile Baggage is the vision of a self-taught artist born + raised in Maryland, currently residing between Washington, D.C. + the U.S. Virgin Islands. Though based in both the city and the country respectively, she belongs to the universe—drawing inspiration + motivation from extensive travels around the world. The artist’s journey began during the pandemic as a way to transform personal pain into creative passion, blending music, art + design into luxurious, one-of-a-kind accessories. Drawing influence from vintage music-related materials—vinyl records, cassettes + cigar boxes—the artist combines meticulous craftsmanship with a left-brain engineering mindset to create functional art that tells a story.

Since debuting her work in January 2024, Worthwhile Baggage has embraced (+ been embraced by) the vibrant energy of D.C. + beyond, using the city as a prototype to foster creative influence through music + art. The artist values second chances, repurposing materials into striking conversation peaces (sp) that celebrate individuality, nostalgia + growth.

This unique approach has propelled Worthwhile Baggage into the spotlight as both an artistic brand + philosophy, dedicated to forever refining hardwear (sp) into meaningful works of functional art through storytelling.

Her work is currently featured at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Michigan. In December 2025, the artist will celebrate her second year exhibiting at Spectrum’s Red Dot Art Basel, Miami, in collaboration with FameSpace. Earlier in the year, she made her New York Fashion Week debut, featured across multiple showcases including The Vault by Sacha—a milestone that marked not only creative expansion but affirmed that there is space for Worthwhile Baggage in both art + fashion.

Each Worthwhile Baggage masterpeace (sp) serves as both a vessel + a voice, inviting the world to carry stories that connect us all. Please don’t stop the music.