Candyce “Marsh” John

@marshunart

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Candyce “Marsh” John is a multidisciplinary artist based in New Haven, CT, specializing in murals, painting, and community-centered art experiences. Her work blends bold color, layered textures, and symbolic imagery to explore identity, memory, and collective resilience. Marsh has led and completed public and private mural projects across Connecticut, often collaborating with schools, organizations, and local communities to translate shared ideas into large-scale visual work. Her process emphasizes participation, giving people space to see themselves reflected in the final piece. In addition to her studio and mural practice, Marsh is a teaching artist who develops and facilitates youth art programs focused on self-expression and creative confidence. She also works as a tattoo artist and illustrator, bringing a consistent visual language across multiple mediums. Her work lives at the intersection of personal narrative and public engagement, creating pieces that feel both intimate and communal.

Artist Statement

My work is rooted in storytelling through color, texture, and form. I’m interested in how identity is built through lived experience and how those experiences can be translated into visual language. Much of my practice is shaped by community. Whether working with youth or collaborating on public murals, I create space for people to contribute their voices and see themselves reflected in the final piece. I view art as both a personal release and a collective tool for connection. Across painting, murals, and illustration, I aim to capture moments that feel honest, layered, and emotionally present. My goal is to create work that resonates on a human level while leaving room for interpretation and dialogue.