Gillens, Cassandra

Self-taught artist Cassandra Gillens honors her Southern roots through vibrant silhouettes. Influenced by her Beaufort grandmother, her figurative paintings celebrate the American South’s heritage. Based in the Low Country, Gillens’s acrylics reflect Gullah culture, showcased in esteemed collections like the Harvey B. Gantt Center and Franklin G. Burroughs–Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum.