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Bio

Adrian Figueroa is a multidisciplinary artist based in Valdosta, Georgia, pursuing a B.F.A. Adrian creates digital illustrations and graphic design, inspired by aquatic environments and dreamlike imagery. Their work has been featured in several exhibitions. In addition to their two-dimensional work, Adrian is especially interested in incorporating mixed media and storytelling into their designs.

Artist Statement

My work centers on using graphic design and digital art to create calm, dreamlike environments inspired by aquatic and celestial spaces. My focus is on storytelling and atmosphere, creating surreal environments that blur the line between reality and imagination. These scenes are intentionally tranquil to invite viewers into sharing the experiences that lead me to create and populate these places. These imagined spaces are tied to my own experiences of dissociation, where drifting away from the present becomes both a coping mechanism and a source of inspiration.

Significant influences include a love for the ocean and creatures inside,

as well as the mesmerizing motion of water and the sky above it. This subject matter stems from memories of playing at the beach as a child along with spending long moments staring up at the stars. This reflects my interest in imagination as something that comes naturally in childhood but often becomes harder to access overtime. Another influence is emotion, each piece shaped by the emotional state present during its creation. Regardless of what that emotion may be, the process of creating grounds me, bringing me calmness and clarity.

Just like the ocean, deeper meanings can be found within. Underneath the surreal and tranquil surface of my art dwell experiences and feelings connected to my lived experiences with mental illness and neurodivergence. These realities are inseparable from my work and subtly shape their narratives and emotional tone. Digital media plays a significant role in this process, both as a creative choice and as a way to highlight its accessibility for disabled artists.​

Ultimately, the goal is for viewers to slow down and reconnect with their own sense of imagination. These works offer a moment of rest, reflection, and quiet, an invitation to daydream, breathe, and exist within a softer world, where viewers may drift into their own thoughts and discover personal meanings, emotions, or memories waiting beneath the surface.

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Education
2026 Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
2019 Lee County High School Leesburg, GA
Awards or Honors 
2024 Martha G Smart Scholarship VSU Department of Art & Design faculty


Exhibitions 
2026 Mezcla: Senior Art Exhibition Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta GA
2026 A Table For You (a collaborative installation) Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta GA
2025 Student Juried Exhibition Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta GA
2024 Teeny Tiny Print Exchange Exhibition Martha G. Smart Student Gallery, Valdosta GA
2024 Visual Journals: A Book-Opening Experience Martha G. Smart Student Gallery, Valdosta GA
2024 VSU Student Accreditation Exhibition Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta GA
2023 Student Juried Exhibition Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta GA
2022 Elements: Annual Foundations Exhibition Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta GA
2021 From The Ground Up: Annual Foundations Exhibition Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta GA


Skills 
Metalworking
Painting Techniques
Procreate® Expert
Proficient In Adobe Software
Proficient In Microsoft Software
Proficient In MacOS
Video Editing
Branding & Identity
Illustration
Character Design
Design
Problem Solving

Adrian Figueroa

©2026 by Adrian Figueroa.

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