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Ismani Sun
Ismani Sun is a multidisciplinary artist, painter, illustrator, and public art designer whose work explores cultural memory, ancestral presence, and the quiet magic found in everyday life. Based in Texas, she works primarily in oil paint, often combining figuration, sculpture, and storytelling to reflect themes of liberation, identity, and generational legacy.
Her painting Bloom, part of the permanent collection at the African American Civil War Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., exemplifies her use of surrealism and symbolism to honor Black resilience and historical struggle. Ismani’s public artworks—including sculptures and civic commissions invite communities to reflect on the histories embedded in place and the power of collective remembrance.
Currently, she is developing a body of work exploring ancestral guidance across time, visualized through symbolic, immersive period-piece scenes that evoke the invisible presence of those who came before us. Her practice is a celebration of heritage, quiet resistance, and the sacred act of remembering.
Every artist has their own unique and winding path, and I’d love to share mine with you.
90's
I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, in a vibrant and culturally rich home. Coming from a family of artists, our space was always filled with creativity and expression. Art was everywhere. I found comfort in my practice and felt excited to express myself through any medium I could get my hands on.
2009
By the time I was in school, I had already begun freelancing—selling portraits to fellow students and even teachers. I went on to win several art awards, including the IGA ART Destination of Art Award, which took me on an unforgettable journey to Italy and Turkey. At just 13 years old, I realized that my art could take me all over the world.
2021
I became a mother, and with that, I found new inspiration in the beauty of parenthood. It sparked a fresh creative direction, leading me to pursue a path in children’s illustration.
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2025
I am currently working the San Antonio public art committee to create public artwork with sculptural designs. READ ARTISTS CV
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I participated in family art events from a young age. With my parents being prominent figures in Atlanta’s art scene, I learned firsthand and became something of a prodigy myself.
2017
My entrepreneurial spirit grew through freelance portraiture, and along the way, I discovered a new love for practicing digital art. During this time, I also married my spouse, who became not only my life partner but also my business partner, supporting and growing with me on this creative journey.
2023
After illustrating and self-publishing five children’s books—and co-founding the Sun Children Series with my husband—I signed with an art agency, marking an exciting new chapter in my career!
You can also find my work featured in the African American Civil War Memorial Museum in Washington D.C.
This marks nineteen years of my art Career and im excited to keep doing this for many more decades.
Follow along as I continue my art Journey!
GET IN TOUCH
Whether you're inquiring about exhibiting my work, commissioning a painting, discussing a curatorial opportunity, or simply want to connect over fine art, I’d love to hear from you. Please fill out the form or email me directly at info@ismaniart.com.