Based in Johannesburg, Alyssa Jairus is a self-taught artist with a background in architecture and interior design — a combination that shapes her bold sense of structure, color and rhythm on canvas. Though she’s been painting since the age of nine, it was only recently that she traded blueprints for brushstrokes to pursue art full-time.
Working primarily with acrylics, her pieces burst with edgy, vibrant energy and pop culture flair. Her art celebrates individuality and the stories we tell through color — a theme that’s earned her spots at creative showcases like Comic Con and other events.
When she’s not painting, she’s probably curating the perfect playlist for her next art session or passionately avoiding ironing her clothes.