Multimedia Artist offering creative services in art, design + COLOR
Hola Hola!
Panchita Artista here! Award winning multimedia artist focused in sculpture, paint and color! I am thrilled to invite you into my vibrant universe.
With 4 years experience in color design for interiors/exteriors and 15 years as an artist of multiple mediums, I delight in blending these realms together to inspire and create space for collaboration.
Here you’ll find all things Panchita:
Thank you for stopping by. I look forward to creating together!
XOXO,
Panchita Artista
Creative Services
Color Consultancy for Interiors + Exteriors
Elevate your space with a color that resonates! My unique approach uses practices in design, lighting and energy work to design your perfect palette. From paint selections to furnishings, my color consults create a harmonious and vibrant atmosphere tailored to your style.
Brand Collaborations + Visual Displays
Transform your commercial space, retail location or design showroom with my vibrant visual displays. Fusing my art with your brand’s products, I deliver delightful installations that leave a lasting impression on all who encounter them.
In store events, seasonal displays, custom art piece(s) and more available.
Custom Commissions in Sculpture, Painting and more
Bring your imaginations to life! From clay sculptures,captivating paintings and digital illustrations, I love creating pieces that bring joy, whimsy and COLOR to your world.
Dive into the ‘Panchita Universe’, my curated collection of unique pieces available for purchase + production rental, or commission your own unique art piece.
Murals + Installations
Turn your walls into works of art with my murals + installations. Available for interiors + exteriors, residential and commercial clientele. I offer custom designs as well as painting services to bring a completed rendering to life.
Learning Opportunities
Explore your creativity in my sculpture + color classes, plus architectural walking tours that highlight sculpture in design.
Whether for event hire, residency programs or private sessions, I delight in guiding you through artistic practices to inspire lifelong creative exploration.
5 Star Projects
Color Consultancy
*Featured in Architectural Digest’s Open Door
In 2023, I had the pleasure of assisting SNL’s Chloe Fineman in finding the perfect shades for her West Village apartment. Chloe had a very clear idea of what she was going for and had already picked Farrow&Ball’s Pink Ground for her sitting room, the PERFECT peach shade to play off her eclectic interiors. Her refined style and confident design choices made my job easy. For her bedroom and living space, I selected 3-5 Farrow&Ball colors to compliment the natural lighting and interiors. We viewed samples on site, where she chose her favorites within minutes!
The final result is elegant, warm and transportative. It was an honor to be a part of this project! *all photos courtesy of AD.
Visual Display
One of the coolest projects to date was creating a one of a kind holiday window display for _NIM Peru! On the ground floor of the World Trade Center Oculus, this installation entitled ‘Tierra Dulce’ was on view for 3 months during the 2022 holiday season. The characters of the Panchita Universe became life sized, wearing _NIM Peru’s sexy and playful wares and accessories.
This installation was designed, hand sculpted and painted in my Jersey City studio over the course of 3 months. It was viewed by thousands of native New Yorkers, commuters and tourists during it’s time on view. Thank you _NIM Peru for the unforgettable opportunity.
Jungle Mural
Jungle Boogie!
This mural wins as the cutest project I’ve been a part of to date! When a residential client requested a custom designed jungle scene for her Tribeca nursery, I jumped at the chance. This mural spans two walls - about 20' width in total by 13' in height. I designed the mural over the course of a week in my Jersey City studio and painted on site over the course of two 10 hour days.
This design ignites play and imagination to it’s young dwellers. The colors were custom designed to compliment the existing interiors and lighting. This jungle scene was a joy to bring to life!
Rave Reviews
We were lucky enough to collaborate with Panchita on an art show / installation in our antique store last Spring, and it was wonderful!! Panchita is focused, driven, talented, and so much fun!!
-Andy S.
...I hired Panchita to work on a color project to select paint, coordinate delivery, and assist in the painting as well—a well-rounded creative—Panchita delivered with the perfect paint selection, delivery, and assistance I needed to complete my tight turnaround project on time. I know I can trust the energetic, collaborative, and smart-working Panchita with my design projects.
-Channin F.
Panchita is the person to go to with all things paint! Not only did they push me to go outside of my comfort zone but they also listened to what I needed/wanted. They are the dream person to work with and wish I had more rooms that needed to be painted. They made my family room and bathroom truly an oasis. Could not recommended them more! 10/10
-Quinten B.
Panchita’s Story
Panchita Maldonado a.k.a. Panchita Artista is a dynamic multimedia artist. With a 15 year career spanning across the visual and performing arts, her artistic practices are as diverse as her creative journey.
At eighteen, Panchita moved from her hometown of San Diego, CA to the bustling streets of New York City. She spent the better part of her 20s living out her vaudevillian dreams, performing professionally in traveling theater shows and Off Broadway productions. Her creative prowess reached new heights in 2017 when she created and starred in the acclaimed indie series "The Vintage Voyageur," a project that garnered her a Telly Award for Best Unscripted Series in 2019.
When the pandemic shifted the cultural landscape, Panchita’s artistic practices evolved and expanded to the visual arts. Inspired by a year long redesign of her Jersey City home with her best friend, she began painting antique furniture and pottery, which quickly led to experimentation with clay, birthing the first charaters of ‘The Panchita Universe’.
At this time, an unexpected career opportunity brought Panchita to esteemed paint brand, Farrow&Ball, where she honed her passion for paint and color, receiving extensive training in color specialty and consultancy for interiors + exteriors. Her journey grew further when she assumed the role of Project Estimator with a national painting company, contributing her expertise to over 250 painting projects in the Tri-State area from 2022-2024.
With a desire to inspire creativity and meld her unique offerings in art + design, Panchita debuts Panchita Artista LLC, her creative house offering a broad range of artistic services to residential and commercial clientele.
Panchita’s vibrant and playful sculpted works are a reflection of her theatrical and diverse background, aimed to inspire individuality and freedom of expression. Her work across art + design has been seen in NY + NJ showrooms and galleries and featured in Architectural Digest’s Open Door.
Beyond her artistic endevours, she is a dedicated student of astrology, numerology and tarot. She is a lifelong devotee of dance, and (most importantly) a proud mama to her 11-year-old tuxedo cat, Papi,
Explore the
Panchita Universe
Shop available sculptures
All pieces available for production rental + gallery exhibits via private inquiry
Exhibits + Showings
2024
First On The Wall Group Exhibit- Upcoming
Franconia Sculpture Park / Shafer, MN
2024
ChaShaMa Art Gala - Upcoming
205 East 42nd St. / New York, NY
2024
Greenpoint Galllery Group Exhibit
Greenpoint Gallery / Brooklyn, NY
2022
Tierra Dulce - _NIM Holiday Window Display
World Trade Center Oculus / New York, NY
2022
Panchita's Playhouze - Solo Show
Into The Void / Jersey City, NJ
2021
Open Your Eyes - Group Exhibit
Fable Jones Gallery / Brooklyn, NY
2021
JC Fridays - Group Exhibit
Art House Productions / Jersey City, NJ
Latest News
Summer Camp @ Betty’s Ceramics Club
This summer, I’ll be teaching FIVE WEEKS of summer camp classes at Betty’s Ceramics Club in historic downtown Jersey City. Ages 10-14, I’ll lead students through hand building techniques and art exploration. Click the icon to reserve your little one’s spot! My camps are Back to Nature, Zen’d Out, Space Explorers, Under The Sea and We Got Magic To Do!
ChaShaMa Art Gala - June 20, 2024
I’m debuting a performance piece + installation in this year’s ChaShaMa Art Gala.
The immersive evening features 300 artists and their unique perspective in a converted 30,000 sq ft office space. Enjoy an open bar in a labyrinth of performers and installations.
Use code ‘ChaGalaArtist’ at checkout for $20 off your ticket.
Summer Markets
Shop my art + wares all summer long at the Jersey City Record Riot’s - once a month outside the Grove St PATH station in downtown Jersey City.
Watch Panchita TV
Short films, performance art and a deeper look at The Panchita Universe.
Contact
Panchita Maldonado
panchitadesignstudio@gmail.com
@panchitaartista