_{Southern Appalachian-born and raised artist, writer, and poet;}

Janie Lyvon’s artistic identity is deeply rooted in memorialization, honoring her grandmothers who died young; she adopted the name Janie in memory of her paternal grandmother, who passed away at 28 in 1964, and her middle name Lyvon is derived from her maternal grandmother, who died at 24 in a car accident in 1969.

Her work exists in a raw, honest space where personal healing meets artistic expression. Through her exploration of trauma and inherited wounds, she hopes her art resonates with others who share similar struggles—showcasing a unique resilience formed through hardship. Overcoming difficult circumstances, processing trauma, lacking maternal guidance, and confronting family truths are central themes in the powerful art arising from the Appalachian region, which has a history of turning pain into beauty and finding meaning in difficult stories.