Hi, I'm Annabelle Popa, a passionate illustrator and mural artist based in Jackson Heights, NY. I specialize in both traditional and digital 2D illustration and painting, creating large-scale murals and live art performances. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to collaborate with communities, lead projects, and teach art to young students, cultivating a love for creativity wherever I go. I studied Illustration at Parsons School of Design, and since then, I've been driven to explore ways art can impact communities, often blending performance with visual arts. I enjoy engaging with viewers and participants in my work, making art an interactive and transformative experience.

Annabelle Popa

Hi, I'm Annabelle Popa, a passionate illustrator and mural artist based in Jackson Heights, NY. I specialize in both traditional and digital 2D illustration and painting, creating large-scale murals and live art performances. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to collaborate with communities, lead projects, and teach art to young students, cultivating a love for creativity wherever I go. I studied Illustration at Parsons School of Design, and since then, I've been driven to explore ways art can impact communities, often blending performance with visual arts. I enjoy engaging with viewers and participants in my work, making art an interactive and transformative experience.

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Hi, I’m Annabelle Popa, a passionate illustrator and mural artist based in Jackson Heights, NY. I specialize in both traditional and digital 2D illustration and painting, creating large-scale murals and live art performances. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with communities, lead projects, and teach art to young students, cultivating a love for creativity wherever I go.

I studied Illustration at Parsons School of Design, and since then, I’ve been driven to explore ways art can impact communities, often blending performance with visual arts. I enjoy engaging with viewers and participants in my work, making art an interactive and transformative experience.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Fabricator at Lego (designed by Hebru Brantley)
August 31, 2022 - July 13, 2025
Fabricated a 6000 Sq. Ft. Asphalt Mural titled 'FLY AWAY ISLES' in Harlem, NY during Summer 2022.
Mural Artist and Performer at City Artist Corps
December 31, 2021 - July 13, 2025
Recipient of the 'City Artist Corps' Grant, created a 112 Sq. Ft. mural "Gossamer 2.0" and collaborated on a dance performance with Shauna Sorensen in Rego Park, Queens, NY. Also engaged the crowd and children during the performance in Fall 2021.
Mural Artist at Private Commission
July 31, 2021 - July 13, 2025
Created ~800 Sq. Ft. private mural titled 'Over the River and Through the Woods' in Ithaca, NY in July 2021.
Mural Artist and Performer at Queens Council of the Arts (QCA)
June 30, 2021 - July 13, 2025
Created a 24 Sq. Ft. painting and dance performance named 'Gossamer' in collaboration with Shauna Sorensen in Glendale, Queens, NY in June 2021.
Mural Artist at 82nd Street Partnership
August 31, 2020 - July 13, 2025
Commissioned to design three outdoor dining seating areas (two with community participation) in Jackson Heights, NY in Summer 2020.
Mural Artist at ShopCore Properties
June 30, 2020 - July 13, 2025
Created a 150 Sq. Ft. mural 'Cherry Blossom Spring' in Flushing, NYC in June 2020.
Mural Artist at O+ Festival
October 31, 2019 - July 13, 2025
Produced a 2,400 Sq. Ft. mural titled 'Secrets of the Wetlands' in Kingston, NY, October 2019.
Mural Artist at NYC DOT
August 31, 2019 - July 13, 2025
Created a 2,000 Sq. Ft. Asphalt Mural called 'Into the Deep' in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NYC in August 2019.
Mural Artist at Ithaca Murals
July 31, 2019 - July 13, 2025
Recipient of the 'Justice Walls' Grant, created a ~400 Sq. Ft. mural named 'The Other World' in Ithaca, NY, July 2019.
Mural Artist at Queens Council of the Arts
December 31, 2018 - July 13, 2025
Created ~480 Sq. Ft. mural 'Guardians of Jackson Heights' at 75th Street and 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights, Winter 2018. Recipient of the 'Artsite' Grant.
Lead Mural Artist and Teacher at CITYarts Inc.
August 31, 2018 - July 13, 2025
Led creation of 600 Sq. Ft. mural titled 'Rising up In the Community' in LIC, NY during Summer 2018, also served as a teacher.
Afterschool Art Teacher at The Geneva School of Manhattan
December 31, 2015 - July 13, 2025
Taught art to preschool to 3rd grade children, organized class projects and managed groups of 10+ children weekly between 2013 and 2015.

Education

BFA at The New School, Parson’s School of Design
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
GED Diploma at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

'GhostShrimp' 12 Wk Online Workshop
January 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Ghostshrimp Magnum Dopus Workshop
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Other