contemporary figurative art that turns memory, culture, identity and human emotion into visual stories.

Original paintings, personal commissions and visual storytelling for individuals and organizations.

From private memories to public conversations.

Juliet Gilden’s work has been featured in The Washington Post, exhibited in Los Angeles and collected by Sara Blakely, Diane Warren and Benny Blanco. Her paintings range from intimate personal commissions to cultural commentary and large-scale corporate storytelling.

Selected Work

Corporate & Institutional Commissions

Original paintings that turn a company’s people, milestones and values into a lasting visual story. Recent projects include a 20th anniversary commission for a Baltimore PR firm and a portrait of leading women in cyber security now installed in a New York office.

Personal Commissions

One-of-a-kind paintings created from the people, places, pets and small details that make a memory yours. Each commission becomes an original visual story, not simply a copy of a photograph.

Exhibitions, Press & Collectors

Juliet Gilden’s work has been featured in The Washington Post and exhibited in solo shows in Los Angeles, Baltimore and D.C. Her paintings are held by collectors including Sara Blakely, Diane Warren, Orly Marley and Benny Blanco, whose portrait appears on the set of every episode of his podcast.

Speaking & Creative Programs

Juliet Gilden offers engaging illustrated talks about iconic people, cultural figures and the stories behind her paintings, as well as guided painting experiences for communities and organizations.

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