Janiva Ellis
1987–

Introduction

Janiva Ellis (born 1987) is an American painter based in Brooklyn, NY and Los Angeles, CA. Ellis creates figurative paintings that explore the African-American female experience, while incorporating her journey of self-identity within the Black community.

Wikidata identifier

Q61895632

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Roles

Artist, painter

ULAN identifier

500490587

Names

Janiva Ellis

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Maya Man, A Realistic Day In My Life Living In New York City

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