Celebrating careers that bring color and purpose to our work is one of the most rewarding parts of building OGA. Today, we dedicate this space to an artist whom we not only admire, but whose hands and vision shape the visual identity of much of what we share here. We are talking about Juliana Gomes, the creative force behind the profile @abyayalese on Instagram, also celebrated by the name Jaguatirika.
An Art Form that Pulsates with Ancestry and Territory
The art of Juliana Gomes is a deep dive into ancestry and the indigenous and Afro-Brazilian worldview. A woman of the Laklãnõ/Xokleng people, Born in the interior of Goiás and now based in Rio de Janeiro, Juliana understands art as something intrinsic to life itself. In her view, creative expression is not an object to be placed on a shelf, but a way of being, communicating, and resisting the processes of erasure.
For OGA, Jaguatirika’s illustrations are vital. They humanize our content on diversity and innovation, bringing warmth to our discussions and connecting our readers to an aesthetic that celebrates life with a unique sensibility. Seeing her touch in our community guides and impact posts is to see representation applied in practice.
From the interior of Goiás to the Louvre in Paris
Juliana’s work has already broken geographical and institutional boundaries. In addition to creating visual identities and illustrations that we love to use on the OGA website, her work has been exhibited at festivals, national museums, and even at the prestigious Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. in Paris, bringing the cry of the anti-colonial struggle to the center of Europe. In addition, her work has been featured at festivals such as Taguá de Cinema and museums such as MAM Rio and the Memorial of Indigenous Peoples.
His career shows that the cry of his indigenous and anti-colonial art resonates globally, bringing the strength of the Cerrado and Brazilian roots to the world.
Learn about the Process and Philosophy
To delve even deeper into Juliana’s universe, it is well worth checking out her thoughts on identity and creation. Below, we suggest a record of her career:
Our Gratitude and the OGA Way of Creating
We are immensely grateful to Juliana Gomes. She teaches us every day that indigenous art is a political tool for transformation and that occupying digital spaces with excellence is an act of reclaiming power. Seeing the growth of @abyayalese is to see OGA’s mission come to fruition: a world where the talent of creators from marginalized communities takes center stage and dictates the trends of the future.
That is what it means to be OGA. It means recognizing that innovation stems from diversity and that there can be no progress without honoring those who are building the present with us.
Follow, Support, and Transform
We invite you to follow the work of this incredible artist and strengthen the ecosystem of independent creators:
- Instagram: @abyayalese to be inspired by Jaguatirika’s art.
- Youtube: @jaguatirikapintora
- Support Marginalized Creators: Make a conscious effort to discover and follow profiles of indigenous, Black, and marginalized community members.
By empowering these professionals, you help build a fairer, more vibrant, and authentic internet. Follow Juliana Gomes, support independent artists, and keep following OGA for more transformative connections.
