Gracia de Juan (Palma, 1988) is an urban and visual artist whose work bridges urban aesthetics and mythological narratives.
Transitioning from graffiti to fine art, shaped by academic studies at the University of Barcelona and an inspiring stay in Italy, she has developed a unique visual language.
De Juan creates intricate landscapes that explore archetypal dualism through meticulous airbrush techniques, innovative plexiglas applications and large-scale murals. Her artwork fuses neon vibrancy with classical grace, manipulating light, transparency, and dimensional perception. By blending street art’s raw energy with Renaissance sophistication, she crafts compelling narratives where past and present can meet, inviting viewers into complex symbolic worlds.
I began painting graffiti at 16 and continue to do so, although less actively now. Later, I studied fine arts in Barcelona, focusing on drawing and etching. During my final year, I did an Erasmus exchange in Florence, then returned to work at an international printmaking art school. There, I discovered plexiglas and gradually shifted from plates to sculptures—first engraving and projecting them with neon light, then working with colour, three-dimensional forms, and layering.
For over 10 years, I’ve been experimenting with plexiglas, creating murals, mobiles, fashion accessories, and objects. In the meanwhile, the iconography I’ve developed in the acrylic artwork gradually found its way into my murals. Recently, I challenged myself to explore painting, which I had set aside for years. Having long worked with spray paint, I was drawn to the airbrush. My latest work reflects Renaissance influences and a more academic approach to shape and volume.
My goal is to unite all these disciplines—graffiti roots, love for art history and old masters, and contemporary plexiglas—into a cohesive body of work.
I started drawing as a child. During my teenage years, graffiti introduced me to a freer, more urban form of expression that helped me find my voice. By then, I was certain I wanted to pursue art. In high school, philosophy and classical culture expanded my perspective and later, in my twenties, I grew interested in astrology and tarot as tools to tap into intuition and creativity. Mythology has always captivated me, and I feel deeply connected to psychology, archetypes, and symbols—they inspire much of my work. I think that art provides a way to express things that cannot be conveyed through any other language. For me, being an artist is a journey inward, like looking into a mirror, where everything that is created reveals different facets of the self, constantly evolving in form and meaning.
I feel so much connection with Boticelli’s work, he is the ultimate master for me, and I think Simoneta Vespucci, his muse, might be an old relative of mine LOL. I also feel inspired by many different great female artist such as: Hilma af Klint, Kiki Smith, Nikki the Saint Phalle, Yayoi Kusama, Francesca Woodman, Artemisia Gentileschi, Leonora Carrington… My inspiration comes from all types of ancient art: Classical mythology, Greek temples, archaeological sites, old frescoes, Jungian psychology, tarot cards… and the occult. I feel also very connected to the Cinema of Ingmar Bergman, Federico Fellini, Andrej Tarkovski and Micheangelo Antonioni, among others. On the other hand, I love everything related to street culture; graffiti, hip hop, and trap music bring a raw energy that feels authentic and keeps me grounded in the present and contrasts with my intellectual side.
I almost had to give up my studio for a job, but I decided to keep my studio and quit the job instead. That was a turning point, and since then I’m a full-time artist and I couldn’t be happier about this decision. The space is located in Son Cotoner, Palma. It is luminous with a big terrace. With the help of my talented friends, I custom-designed highly functional furniture that enables me to store various materials and artworks while working across different techniques. I’m very grateful to have my working space, because for many years I was producing everything at home. Now I can freely experiment, be messy and work on big formats without restrictions.
Instead of a dinner with 12 apostles, I would gather 12 witches—powerful women from different eras and cultures—to share wisdom and bond together. I imagine a conversation where Cleopatra or Hypatia could speak with Simone de Beauvoir or Maya Angelou, exchanging ideas across the centuries.
The dinner would take place under the moonlight in an ancient, sacred location. They would all be dressed in tunics, like goddesses. The meal, inspired by Greco-Roman traditions, would be served on an altar-like table adorned with flowers, candles, and magical objects.
I recently watched the “Twin Peaks” series, after David Lynch’s passing. It’s a masterpiece on multiple levels—symbolically, aesthetically, and in how it connects with the unconscious and the dream world. I love that it never provides clear answers but instead continuously deepens the mystery.
Regarding books, I would recommend “The Creative Act” by producer Rick Rubin. It offers an incredibly profound insight into the creative process, unlike anything I’ve read before. The book explores all the challenges an artist must overcome to channel their work and bring their vision to life. Truly magnificent.
Archaeologist, psychologist, dancer, film director, interior designer…
Absolutely! I am a Cancer, rising in Taurus with the Moon in Aries.
I combine the sensitivity and intuition of a water sign with Aries fiery energy. My Taurus rising leads me to seek beauty in images and spaces, as well as to enjoy simple pleasures like eating and sleeping. I am very communicative and quick with words—Mercury in Gemini. My looks change as much as my moods. Venus in Gemini. I also have a stellium in the 8th house, which gives me quite the witchy vibe.
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