Jiji Melvin is an artist and writer living and working in Tokyo, Japan. She was born in Kingston upon Thames, England to an American graphic designer and Scottish data engineer. At a young age, Jiji moved to McKinney, Texas and lived there until 2021. Inspired by her international upbringing, Jiji draws inspiration from world cultures, travel, language, and mythology. She is interested in the art of storytelling through various mediums.
Painting

Oil on canvas
38 x 45.5 cm

Oil paint on canvas board
21 x 28 cm
Printing

Screenprint on cardboard
29.7 x 42 cm




Woodblock print on paper
29.7 x 42 cm
Soft Pastel

Soft pastel on paper
29.7 x 42 cm

Soft pastel on paper
29.7 x 42 cm
Digital Illustration

Procreate on the iPad

Procreate on iPad
Photography

Photography

Photography