Ratgrrl

art. re.design
J. Valentin Jessica Valentin
Bio: Born in 1977, the last of 4 kids. I grew up on Long Island, an 80's child during the early days of hip hop.

(which my older brothers were listening to.) I loved it from a young age. That is part of what influences my artistic aesthetic. My mother has loved very ornate french provincial style, and has had the same classic furniture for decades. I think that is why I love working with furniture. I love taking something classic or "old fashioned", and updating it or giving it a vibrant new life. I am no st

ranger to sadness and loss; because of that I have always felt like an old lady inside. I guess I identify with the furniture...they feel old before their time, bruised and battered. I try to give them life after that madness. Because of madness and loss, my art often has a bit of a sad and spooky vibe. I understand a life after transition-be it death, grief, or neglect. It can come back to life again in some way... My collage works are a representation of this; putting the torn pieces together making something new and whole again. I am hugely influenced by my family! They are my heroes, hence the comic book art influence. My husbands, brothers and father are a source of my humor and integrity. I am a strong, sweet and spicy Latina like my sister, mother and grandmother before me. All of that love is poured into my art.

04/07/2026

What I’ve been up to. Keith Haring

03/28/2026

No kings.

03/26/2026

Who’s with me?

02/26/2026

So wonderful to co-curate the auction for Teatro Yerbabruja inc.’s Gala (me) Muñeca Arthouse’s Jessica Valentin Anu Annam and Anjli Vaswani. Muñeca Arthouse donated incredible art and supports as strongly as ever. SOLD OUT but we have $50-$400 BUY NOW options! BUY ART, for a good cause. DM .yerbabruja with inquiries.

12/15/2025

cozy day with my guy.

12/11/2025

Come visit yer old buddy Ratgrrl & Muñeca Arthouse at our holiday market. I curated with Michael Lombardi to spice it up.
Love PAC MOCA LI and Toast for the opportunity every year.

11/20/2025

Road trips down south. Stop 1

11/08/2025

Took a fun Intaglio Printmaking class w last night.

10/17/2025

Got this lil beauty from the talented Jesus Arancibia I’m in love!!

09/30/2025

The condition of our beautiful Latino community has been heavy on my mind.

09/07/2025

A mid Sept approaches, thinking of some great Hispanic/Latino heritage months shows I’ve gotten to curate. I’m infuriated by the way in which our country is treating my beautiful people, your neighbors and friends. I’m feeling the need share some of my work and my frustration, and show my love to our community of beautiful neighbors.

Address

90 N Country Rd
East Setauket, NY
11733

Website

http://www.ratgrrl.com/

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