Today we’d like to introduce you to Janae Young
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I am a multiracial girl from Indiana who never fully fit in with any one group of people, and yet have been able to simultaneously blend with all groups of people. I did the college thing, hated waking up at 6am for classes I wasn’t interested in, started getting into some trouble, dropped out, moved to New York. New York got claustrophobic. I was walking through Columbus Circle having an anxiety attack on the phone with my mom when a lady approached me with life changing advice about meditation. That was when I realized that being an artist was the only the outlet that would make me truly happy. I moved to Miami and studied art independently. I eventually moved to LA to begin participating in art shows and thats more or less where this chapter began.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It’s been a balanced road because thats how i navigate it. I work really hard at jobs that dont pay me enough for as much time as I have too until I can save enough money to have full creative freedom and somehow land a little better off than I was before each time. The biggest struggle is instability. I have moved many times and experienced many places throughout my life which at this point means I have a many storage units in different zipcodes and it rarely seems I have a complete stable home life or secure attachment to anything.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am an artist, like oil paintings and sculptures, museum goer type vibes for the bulk of my income and recognition etc. I also create music with bass guitar, computer synths, and lyrics I sing. I am proud of my ability to appreciate and utilize opportunities to their greatest potential. I am not entirely sure what sets me apart but I think many other people have an idea of what it could be , I feel memorable.
Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
I’m looking for a band, to begin touring with and a producer to mix my songs.
I am in Chicago for the winter holidays :) find me.
Pricing:
- Tickets for NYC $10 @ the door
- Merch Tees $30 Tanks $15
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janae.online/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM64cv_BZvoN_LMegj2VIdw
Image Credits
Zewei Peng