Artist CV | Bio & Artist Statement

Bio



Jacqueline Bermudez is a self-taught portrait painter based in Miami, Florida. Born in Orlando in 1979, she was raised in Caracas, Venezuela, and has lived in Miami since 1991. As a child, she was deeply influenced by the art and culture her mother introduced her to, though her passion for creating art didn't emerge until her senior year of high school.

After several years devoted to raising her two daughters, Jacqueline returned to painting in 2016, dusting off her old oil paints and reigniting her artistic journey through portraiture. Just a few years later, her work was accepted into three exhibitions, including shows at the Woman Made Gallery in Chicago and the 81st Annual Crocker-Kingsley Exhibition at Blue Line Arts in California.

She has since maintained a dedicated art practice since 2023, exploring the emotional and symbolic depth of portraiture. Jacqueline began working out of a studio at Collaborative and is now a resident artist at Miami International Fine Arts. Her connection to painting is deeply spiritual and introspective. Her work is characterized by vibrant colors, bold patterns, and the use of animals and plants to symbolize her personal growth and inner journey.

Artist Statement

My paintings have gradually led me back to myself.

I’ve always been fascinated by the human mind—how we learn from our experiences, how we grow through self-awareness, and how beautifully complex it is to be human. I’m deeply inspired by the extraordinary opportunity we have to incarnate on this earth and experience life in all its depth.

In my work, I often use animals and plants as symbols to represent the dance between peace, mental freedom, and the protective cocooning that happens as we heal our hearts. I believe we are all deeply connected, and through my portraits, I aim to offer viewers a quiet moment of introspection and connection with themselves.