About

 

Julia by mes is a visual artist who began creating at the age of 50, having never drawn before (not even doodled). She works primarily with alcohol and acrylic markers on paper.

Julia lives with dissociative identities and brings this perspective into her practice, drawing from lived experience to shape her work.

She holds a Master’s degree in Criminology and has worked in senior roles across Human Resources, International Relations, and Labour Market Policy. She is also the author of one book and the editor of another, both focused on stalking and harassment.

While new to the art world, Julia approaches her practice with seriousness, curiosity, and an unmistakable spark of quirk.

 

Artist Statement

I’m Julia by mes, and through my art I tell stories of identities, trauma, and healing.

My work is full of contrasts and symbols. I use bright, vibrant colours and a drawing style that might seem playful or even childlike at first glance. I work primarily with alcohol and acrylic markers on paper, a simple medium that allows for raw, honest expression. What appears colourful and light holds a heavier truth underneath. That contradiction is what fascinates me as an artist.

When I create, I’m on a journey, telling a story. And I invite you to join me by connecting with your own. My art offers a space for memories, feelings, reflection, and connection. The flowing lines I use link shapes and figures, representing emotional threads, unspoken relationships, and invisible ties to the past.

If my drawings stir something in you, if they connect you to your own experiences or evoke unexpected feelings, then I’ve done what I set out to do.

I believe that when we allow ourselves to feel, especially the messy and difficult parts, we create space for healing. Thank you for being here. I hope you find something in my work that speaks to you, and maybe even helps you speak to yourself.