Cylee Gunn: Flowers Growing Through the Noise

Cylee Gunn, an illustrator of Asian American descent and a first-generation immigrant, resides in Long Beach, California. She utilizes a variety of mediums including acrylic, oil, colored pencil, graphite, mixed media, and digital art. Originally from Michigan, she obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts in illustration from Laguna College of Art and Design. Her artistic approach merges realism with surrealism, emphasizing the beauty and fragility of nature. Inspired by M.C. Escher and Dr. Seuss, her creations showcase distinctive spatial dynamics and organic shapes. By integrating grocery ads and newspapers into her mixed media, she critiques consumer culture. A notable piece featuring a red poppy represents both conflict and peace, mirroring her personal emotions. Gunn aims to focus on paid projects and develop more whimsical floral artworks.