Jayde Cardinalli

Biography

Jayde Cardinalli is a Californian designer and illustrator whose intricate compositions have captivated artistic directors across design and fashion. Her work has played a key role in the stylistic renewal of Gucci under the creative direction of Alessandro Michele.

 

After earning a degree in graphic design, Cardinalli began her journey in illustration, quickly drawing attention with her whimsical universe. Her early work charmed the creative circles of her hometown, San Francisco, leading to commissions from tech giants like Facebook and Apple. This momentum soon expanded to collaborations with leading fashion and editorial brands.

 

Cardinalli’s technique and distinctive style give her work a polysemic depth. Often likened to a modern reinterpretation of Jérôme Bosch’s fantastical imagery or Gustave Doré’s intricate engravings, her illustrations—especially those for children’s stories—offer a thoughtful reflection on global events and the complexities of humanity.

Works
  • The Arrow
    The Arrow
  • The Wand
    The Wand
  • Gucci Garden #7
    Gucci Garden #7
  • Gucci Garden #8
    Gucci Garden #8
  • Gucci Garden #5
    Gucci Garden #5
  • Gucci Garden #6
    Gucci Garden #6
  • Gucci Garden #3
    Gucci Garden #3
  • Gucci Garden #4
    Gucci Garden #4
  • Rocket Man
    Rocket Man
  • Gucci Garden #1
    Gucci Garden #1
  • Gucci Garden #2
    Gucci Garden #2
  • The Unicorn is Found
    The Unicorn is Found
  • Weight of the World
    Weight of the World
  • Strange thing #11
    Strange thing #11
  • The Jungalow
    The Jungalow
  • Shelter from the Storm
    Shelter from the Storm
  • Kitty Gatto
    Kitty Gatto
  • The Hoyapod
    The Hoyapod
  • The Nautilina Orchid
    The Nautilina Orchid
Exhibitions
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