Branded | Deconstructed
Artist: Speaker Jill
Dates: August 4, 2025 – September 27, 2025
Artist Reception: August 23, 6-8pm (Artist talk at 7)
Jill’s passion for art began in elementary school with a comic strip in her school paper and came to fruition after earning an Associate of Applied Arts Degree in 1991.
After surviving breast cancer in 2006, Jill turned to creating art for herself, using her years in graphic design to shape her distinct style of abstract pop art.
Her work is defined by two primary styles. One involves breaking apart logos and icons from pop culture and incorporating them into abstract paintings. What began as a rebellion against years of constraint in the corporate design world has evolved into a technique that invokes nostalgia. The other style serves as a homage to logos and icons so ingrained in society that they are instantly recognizable without context. This collection reflects the power of marketing and advertising on our collective consciousness.
Known as ‘Speaker Jill’ across social media, her artwork has been exhibited in Downtown Dallas, New York, Liverpool, Lisbon, Bali, and Beijing, with pieces held in private collections across Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
About the Artist
About the Artist
“My artwork explores the power of logos and icons — how they shape our memories, influence culture, and serve as visual timestamps of our lives. The Logos Are Art collection celebrates their artistry, while the Broken Series tests their strength by deconstructing them.
My artistic process was reignited after my cancer diagnosis, when I realized I missed creating art that fed my soul — art that connected my memories to a canvas. I began channeling the decades I spent as a graphic designer into something I wanted to share with the world.
After two decades as a graphic designer, I create these pieces as both a rebuttal and a tribute. They counter every employer who told me, “Hurry up… don’t be so creative… it’s just a logo,” while celebrating the undeniable artistry behind branding. Every logo was born from a creative mind before it ever connected with a consumer.
The Broken Series takes this exploration further. Inspired by my own experiences — particularly my battle with breast cancer — it reflects the process of breaking apart, reshaping, and finding new meaning. These fractured logos mirror the brokenness I once felt, yet they remain recognizable, proving the resilience of both design and the human spirit.
Ultimately, my work is about nostalgia, connection, and transformation. Whether whole or fractured, these images are embedded in our collective consciousness, sparking memories and conversation. Collected worldwide, my pieces make bold statements — perfect for any home or office.”
You can read more about Jill and her work on her personal website.