Lyandrea (b.1992) (elle [EH'-jeh]) is a multipotentialite artist of Borinquen ancestry. Driven by a passion for social change, Lyandrea’s work focuses on queer theory, environmental issues, and societal injustices. Visions of art channel through from a thought, idea, or meditation. Their art conveys love, light, empathy, and unity. As a self-taught artist, they create various styles, but it has been said that all these styles are linked through their brushstrokes. The intricacy of a vision is portrayed tastefully, layer by layer.
Art Statement
These pieces were on view in Atlanta summer of 2025
In 2018, I turned 26—the year of idealistic humanitarianism. I searched within myself to understand who I was, and this was the first year I intentionally made art for environmental and social change.
"Dana Martin" is a portrait of a trans womxn who was murdered in 2019. i decided to pay homage by reminding the world of her precious life through this piece.
“Never Forget” introduces you to your on-going achievements that you sometimes seem to forget. Living day by day in this capitalistic world we forget the true value of life. If a coin isn’t attached to our accomplishments, then we did not succeed. By remembering who implanted this in us we are waking up to the true bliss of life. We are here to connect. Accepting your flowers is acknowledging your beautiful creative energy. That being said this is a message to our organizers, Don’t Forget Your Flowers Kid. Thank you for your support and diligence.
“Love is Resistance” is powerful piece of my friend. This portrait signifies resilience and queerness. Queer identities can experience social stigma, discrimination, and lack of legal protection. Living through these challenges we still choose to love. Us loving sadly means we are rebelling.
Some of my favorite drawings
