Home Court Advantage Project by JY Originals in Chicago

Janel is a Chicago-based painter and muralist focusing on expressionist and landscape works. Janel's community-centered creative process is reflected in her style of bright colors, masterful blending, and symbolic-filled geometric inspiration. She has been recognized locally and internationally, from New York City to the coast of Sydney, Australia, and named Pittsburgh’s 2021 Person of the Year in Visual Arts. Young’s most notable works have themes of addressing social issues, celebrating Black women, and creating from a place of joy! Commissioning clients include Yahoo, Verizon Media, the U.S. Open, City of Pittsburgh, City of New York and the Chicago Sky WNBA team.