Wish You Were Here

Description About the Artwork: “”Wish you were here” in this present moment so you can begin to heal from that which has caused you pain. Another day spent living in the past or the future means another day not being in the present. Spend more time in your joy and less in your frustration. Look around for more evidence to support the coming together as community instead of the divide. The present is the only moment where change happens.” –Jay Gruesome About the Artist: Jay Gruesome is an artist, illustrator, and creative force originally from Philadelphia, now resides in Los Angeles. The move west was never just a change of scenery; it was a deliberate step in a larger journey of self-discovery and a deeper understanding of what it means to live fully and authentically. Art has always been Jay’s most honest language — a way to communicate what words alone cannot hold. His work is rooted in illustration, with a deep reverence for horror culture, tattoo aesthetics, and bold graphic design; drawn to imagery that provokes, unsettles, and captivates — visuals that demand a second look and leave something behind. Whether Jay is rendering iconic figures from the horror genre or crafting original pieces that explore themes of identity, power, and transformation, the goal is always the same: to create work that is visually striking and conceptually alive. Beyond the image itself, Jay believes art is a vehicle for something bigger, committed to promoting equality and eco-conscious values, and actively seeks out collaborators and communities who share that vision.