Menagerie

By Rialin José

Rialin José (she/they) is a queer Filipina horror artist based in Chicago, IL. In the past, she has created playful, vibrant pieces, highlighting the wholesomeness of everyday life. However, as of late 2021, Rialin has shifted her illustration style, and now focuses on creating surreal horror art.

Through grotesque and exaggerated imagery, Rialin explores darker themes of the human condition, as well as the odd and the absurd. With a B.A. from Columbia College Chicago, Rialin also uses her background in film to create videos of her process.