JLisette Art

Transformative Contemporary Artist Janine Lisette McCray-Booker: The Multifarious Collection In the quiet spaces between heartbeats, I found my voice again. When my beloved daughter Shannan departed this world in 2022 after her battle with ovarian cancer, I feared silence would consume me. Instead, it became my canvas. The "Multifarious Collection" isn't merely art—it's the continuation of a conversation between mother and daughter that death tried but failed to silence. Each 24x18 canvas preserves the spirit of the woman who made me a mother. Shannan lived with unwavering courage, transforming pain into purpose. These paintings echo her bold, unapologetic approach to life. Blues mirror the depth of her eyes; fierce reds capture her determination; golds reflect the light she brought to everyone she touched. Through this collection, I invite you to know Shannan—not through illness, but through celebration of her empowerment and resilience. One canvas portrays childhood laughter; another, teenage dreams; yet another, adult wisdom. Together, they create a tapestry of a life fully lived. Art has become my sanctuary where grief transforms into creation. These works aren't painted with sorrow, but with profound gratitude for having been Shannan's mother. They stand as testament that love doesn't end when heartbeats do. The "Multifarious Collection" declares that Shannan's story continues. In these paintings, she still dances, dreams, and teaches us to face darkness with grace. Through my hands, her spirit lives on—vibrant and uncontained.