Born and raised in California, contemporary painter Jylian Gustlin makes art that is heavily inspired by our technology-driven world. Gustlin's firsthand experiences with the rise of Silicon Valley loom large in her abstract paintings and figurative paintings.
Gustlin grew up in San Francisco and attended San Jose State University in the early 1980s, where she studied computer science and mathematics. She left the university just one semester short of finishing her course requirements, opting instead to make art. Gustlin enrolled at the Academy of Art University and graduated with a BFA in 1986. She subsequently embarked on a career as a graphics programmer at Apple Inc.
Gustlin started to show her art in the 1990s, with her first exhibit, "Small Works," held at the Pope Gallery in Santa Cruz in 1994. She continued exhibiting throughout California into the mid-2000s, and later in New York City and the rest of the country.
Gustlin draws on the legendary decades-long Bay Area Figurative Movement and creates abstract and representational art that explores Fibonacci mathematical theories. She works with acrylic paints, epoxy resins, wax, charcoal, graphite and more to create provocative mixed-media paintings that feature complex, dazzling patterns and rich swathes of color.
Gustlin continues to live and work in California, painting out of a studio on her family's large compound. In 2022, she honored her family and their support of her work with an exhibition called "Terra Familia" at Gallery MAR in Park City, Utah. Many of the pieces represented a collaboration with her brothers and sisters.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Jylian Gustlin paintings.
Fibonacci 261
By Jylian Gustlin
Located in Burlingame, CA
Jylian Gustlin creates mixed media paintings that explore the meeting point of art, science, and mathematics. Working primarily with acrylic on wood panel, and often incorporating in...
Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic, Panel
Fibonacci 410 Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Panel, 21st Century
By Jylian Gustlin
Located in Burlingame, CA
Navy blue to light blue, with white, cream, and touches of yellow, are celebrated in this abstract geometric mixed media painting with acrylic, ink, polymers and layers of complex an...
Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic, Panel
Fibonacci 430 Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Panel, Signed Artwork
By Jylian Gustlin
Located in Burlingame, CA
Navy blue to light blue, with white, cream, and touches of yellow, are celebrated in this abstract geometric mixed media painting with acrylic, ink, polymers and layers of complex an...
Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic, Panel
$7,750
H 36 in W 38 in D 1 in
"Untitled 2" Abstract Acrylic on Linen Painting 36" x 38" inch by Hossam Dirar
By Hossam Dirar
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 2" Abstract Acrylic on Linen Painting 36" x 38" inch by Hossam Dirar Untitled 2" by Hossam Dirar Acrylic on linen canvas 2016 This work in on loose canvas, ships rolle...
Canvas, Linen, Acrylic
$783
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Palette 8 - Colorful Textured Palette Knife Relief Abstract Painting
By SOOS TIBERIU
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this very beautiful large colorful, bold, vivid abstract painting I was inspired by my painter palette. In this work you will find many neon nuances, many layers with heavy relief...
Acrylic
$1,047Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 38.98 in D 0.4 in
Widening the River, Deepening the Cleugh #1 by Jon Rowland, Abstract
Located in Deddington, GB
Jon Rowland – Widening the River, Deepening the Cleugh #1 – Abstract expressionism [2022] original and hand signed by the artist Acrylic on paper Image size: H:51 cm x W:71 cm Co...
Paper, Acrylic
$2,500
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 1 in
"Cairo 3" Abstract Painting 31.5" x 24" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy
By Ahmed Dafrawy
Located in Culver City, CA
"Cairo 3" Abstract Painting 31.5" x 24" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy Dafrawy’s fine arts academic background started in 2014 when he received the certificate of drawing course completion ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$7,250
H 32 in W 46 in D 1 in
"Untitled 4" Abstract Acrylic on linen Painting 32'x46' inch by Hossam Dirar
By Hossam Dirar
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 4" Abstract Acrylic on linen Painting 32'x46' inch by Hossam Dirar Acrylic on linen canvas CHAOS This project is a representation of the life around me right now. All t...
Canvas, Linen, Acrylic
$920Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 14 in D 1.5 in
Basket Weave, mid-century modern style unique graphic abstract painting on panel
By Kazaan Viveiros
Located in Dallas, TX
"Basket Weave" is an original abstract graphic painting on wooden panel. It has patterns, stripes and a dynamic color palette, featuring pinks and blue. A stunning and contemporary u...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
$3,273
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 0.79 in
Victoria Harrison, Spring Leaves, Original Abstract Modern Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Victoria Harrison Spring Leaves 2020 Original Painting Acrylic and Acrylic Gloss Varnish on Canvas Board Signed and stamped on the back Sold Unframed Artwork Dimensions: 35cm X 35cm ...
Varnish, Acrylic
$1,016
H 23.63 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Gypsy Girl in Amsterdam 11 - Colorful Palette knife Relief Abstract Painting
By SOOS TIBERIU
Located in Zofingen, AG
READY TO HANG with the edges painted. The technique I used is: palette knife, professional varnished acrylic pigments, neon acrylics on stretched canvas. At the end I covered with a ...
Acrylic
$7,013
H 54 in W 48 in D 1.6 in
Layers by Ron Piller - Contemporary colorful Abstract painting on wood
Located in DE
Thirty pigeon holes Ron Piller is a beautiful, contemporary painting with a mix of mediums: Acrylic, Gloss Medium Varnish on Canvas. It's strong colors and geometry with white, red a...
Paper, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Graphite
Untitled
By Jenik Cook
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
This is an united abstract painting by Jenik Cook. It is big 77"x50", acrylic on canvas. Here are the list of JENIK COOKS Art Awards: 2013-American Art Awards – Abstract First plac...
Acrylic
$1,016
H 23.63 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Gypsy Girl in Amsterdam 9 - Colorful Palette knife Relief Abstract Painting
By SOOS TIBERIU
Located in Zofingen, AG
READY TO HANG with the edges painted. The technique I used is: palette knife, professional varnished acrylic pigments, neon acrylics on stretched canvas. At the end I covered with a ...
Acrylic
Jam Line
By Ella Freire
Located in Deddington, GB
Jam Line [2021] original Acrylic on board Image size: H:40cm cm x W:40cm cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:2cm cm x W:40 x 40 cm cm x D:2cmcm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look Warm pinks and orange with a dash of blue, evocative of my sunny morning walks on my favourite beach in Santa Teresa...
Acrylic, Board
Sold
H 48 in W 72 in D 2 in
ENTROPY 1 / minimal abstract painting with resin - math + sciene + art
By Jylian Gustlin
Located in Burlingame, CA
Bold, neutral grey, cream and ivory with neon green and touches of orange are celebrated in this abstract geometric mixed media painting with acrylic, ink, polymers and layers of com...
Epoxy Resin, Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic, Panel
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H 60 in W 60 in D 2 in
Fibonacci 318 / contemporary modern color - math + sciene + art
By Jylian Gustlin
Located in Burlingame, CA
Bold, bright and lively color abounds in this abstract geometric mixed media painting with acrylic, ink, polymers, and layers of complex and beautiful line work, marks and circles th...
Epoxy Resin, Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic, Panel
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H 60 in W 60 in D 2 in
Fibonacci 263 / contemporary modern painting with resin - math + sciene + art
By Jylian Gustlin
Located in Burlingame, CA
Bold, neutral cream and navy - color of land and water - in this abstract geometric mixed media painting with acrylic, ink, polymers, and layers of complex and beautiful line work, m...
Epoxy Resin, Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic, Panel
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H 48 in W 84 in D 2 in
Fibonacci 401 / contemporary abstract color - math + sciene + art
By Jylian Gustlin
Located in Burlingame, CA
Bold and colorful abstract geometric mixed media painting with acrylic, ink, polymers, resin and layers of complex and beautiful lines, marks and circles that delve into the connecti...
Epoxy Resin, Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic, Panel
Entropy 10
By Jylian Gustlin
Located in Burlingame, CA
Abstract geometric mixed media painting with acrylic, ink, polymers, and layers of complex and beautiful lines and marks, that delve into the connection between mathematics and scien...
Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic, Panel