Jaida Garrison is a Virginia-based artist specializing in portraiture that blends a dark twist with subtle surrealism. Her work captures the inherent beauty in all individuals, celebrating both the ordinary and the unusual. Through a diverse range of media, Jaida weaves storytelling into her art, exploring themes of self-transformation. In addition to her practice, she is an actress,  model and monthly art event coordinator.

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Exhibitions 

(Upcoming) For All Handkind “Triptychs” Group Show 2025

(Upcoming) TCC “Renewable Energies” Juried show 2025

Zeke’s Norfolk solo exhibition 2024

CAN Fest Summer Mural Exhibition 2024

For All Handkind- “Myths and Legends: The Stories We Told Ourselves”- Group Exhibition 2024

“Losing Genesis” play at Z Theater (Acting and art on display in show)

Zeke’s Norfolk- Solo Exhibition 2023

Utopia Feni- Solo Exhibition 2023

For All Handkind- “Traces/Ghosts/Risiduals” Group Exhibition 2023

TCC Arts- “ A Look Within” Opening Group Exhibition 2023

Virginia MOCA- Open Call 2023

Assembly Norfolk- “Cantemporaries Auction” Group Exhibition 2023

Contemporary Arts Network- Group Exhibition 2023

Elevation Brewery- Solo Exhibition 2022

Zeke’s Norfolk- Solo Exhibition 2022

Art Institute- Group Exhibition 2022

Virginia MOCA- Open Call 2022

 

Permanent Collections

Pure Lagos Gallery 2024

Workshops

Contemporary Arts Network 2023

Contemporary Arts Network 2024

 

Press

Living 757 Broadcast 2024